Islamic Finance Knowledge Center |
The Islamic Finance Knowledge Center (‘IFKC’) is a Center of Excellence established to provide Islamic Finance thought leadership to industry professionals. Based on the work of its Intelligence and Research function, the Center imparts knowledge, skills, and innovation in thought with a view to promoting and implementing change in Islamic Finance practices around the world. As a result, the IFKC represents a one-stop shop for practitioners who seek to acquire knowledge and competency in different areas of technical expertise and Islamic Finance governance.
The IFKC is active on a number of levels in its aim to set the standards of thought leadership in Islamic Finance, including:
- Issuing IFKC research and reports to industry stakeholders
- Holding IFKC seminars and workshops to update professionals on industry issues
- Conducting surveys of Islamic Finance leaders
- Producing webcasts featuring discussions with experts and policy-makers
- Publishing an e-magazine to share thought leadership with clients and markets
- Participating in public events to raise awareness and educate
At the same time, the IFKC plays a mutually reinforcing role in relation to Deloitte’s Islamic Finance professionals, providing service line leaders and partners with technical support and practical expertise relating to the Islamic capital industry on issues such as investment asset classes, product structuring, regulations, risk and credit analysis and ratings models as well as listing and trading rules.
For further information regarding the activities of the IFKC, please contact Dr Hatim El Tahir.
