Cambridge, UK, 20 July, 2016

After the announcement of Cambridge Islamic Finance Leadership Programme (Cambridge-IFLP) in March, the organiser - Cambridge IF Analytica - is please to further announce formation of an impressive line-up of Islamic banking and finance leaders who have confirmed their participation. The leadership programme will be held at Clare College, a member of the University of Cambridge syndicate, on August 20-25, 2016.

Confirming his participation as a mentor, Dr Amat Taap Manshor, CEO of Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) said, "FAA continually seeks opportunities to promote the highest standards in the development of talent for the financial services industry. The Cambridge Islamic Finance Leadership Programme brings together senior leaders from the Islamic banking and finance industry onto a common platform where they will work together to address a carefully selected challenge relevant to the industry, and FAA is proud to be part of this leadership programme."

The first Islamic Finance Leadership Programme was held at Markfield Institute of Higher Education in August 2013, which attracted participants from around the world. Some of those participants have moved to tremendously important leadership positions since then. "I participated in the first IFLP, which was a well-structured and balanced programme offered in the most cost-effective manner," said Mohammed Shaheed Khan, Vice President - Islamic Banking and Head of KSA and UAE Corporate Banking Segment Penetration at Gulf International Bank (GIB).

The selected delegates will come into residence at Clare College, Cambridge, for a period of 5 days. Founded in 1326, Clare College is the second oldest college at the University of Cambridge.

The trainers and mentors include some of the most distinguished leaders in the global Islamic financial services industry. The programme will include lectures, leadership talks, interviews with industry leaders, and case studies on success stories in Islamic banking and finance.

"The interviews with the industry leaders aim at developing an authentic account of personal history of leadership in IBF," said Professor Humayon Dar, Chairman of Cambridge IF Analytica. "The delegates are expected to benefit from such sessions by acquiring first-hand knowledge of what it requires to be a leader in IBF."

Other confirmed speakers and mentors include Dr Adnan Chilwan, Group CEO of Dubai Islamic Bank, Iqbal Khan, CEO of Fajr Capital, and Fadi Al Faqih, CEO of Bank of Khartoum. Dr Akram Laldin, Executive Director of International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA), and Dr, Daud Bakar, CEO of Amanie Advsiors are amongst leading Shari'a scholars who will attend as mentors.

The organiser aims to select 35-50 middle and upper middle management executives from institutions offering Islamic financial services. "We are very selective as to who should attend the IFLP, as the objective is to nurture the right type of talent for the industry that faces shortage of high-quality human resources," said Dr Sofiza Azmi, CEO of Cambridge IF Analytica. The recruitment for Cambridge-IFLP is under process. Organisations and individuals wishing to nominate themselves should get in touch with Umar Rauf on urauf@cambridge-ifa.com.

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About Cambridge IF Analytica:
Cambridge IF Analytica is a financial services intelligence house that specialises in developing and utilising powerful cutting edge analytical tools to evaluate business data, assess macroeconomic indicators and understand market trends, leadership positioning and brand development relevant to the development of the financial services industry globally.

The principal activity of Cambridge IF Analytica is developing performance indicators specific to alternative practices of banking and finance. It also aims to provide strategic advice to governments, financial institutions and multilateral organisations in the development of financial markets including alternative banking and finance products, procedures, practices and policies.

Through our strong and invaluable relations with policy makers and private sector industries, we have insights into market and business trends as well as policy changes. This allows us to identify and prioritize common issues and provide perspectives and solutions that are practical, focused and effective; which will increase the competitive advantage of our clients.

Cambridge IF Analytica is a member of HD-Edbiz Group of Companies with offices in London, British Virgin Island, Istanbul and Islamabad.

Contact Person: Umar Rauf; Email: urauf@cambridge-ifa.com

Press Release 2016