Afkar Consulting
Afkar Consulting provides specialist advisory services in the field of Islamic finance. In addition to its consulting and product development role, Afkar Consulting delivers cost effective marketing and media strategies for products and services that are aimed at the Muslim community. Working side-by-side with client's existing agencies, we offer specialised sector knowledge through a team of skilled professionals to maximise opportunities in the Muslim market.
We undertake research across a range of sectors using robust methods and tools. We offer advice regarding the profile and penetration of the Muslim / ethnic minority media to support media buying. We provide an understanding of the location of different Muslim populations across the UK based on our significant knowledge of the 2001 census data to map Muslim / ethnic minority populations to locate target customer groups. In this regard we are to provide mechanisms to identify and access communities where products could be marketed.
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Islamic Banking & Finance Institute
Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (IBFIM) was officially launched on 19 February 2001 by the then Finance Minister, Tun Daim Zainuddin. IBFIM is an institute dedicated to produce well trained, high calibre individuals and management teams with the required expertise in the Islamic finance industry.
IBFIM's strength lies in the holistic approach of ensuring that our customers' strategic goals are achieved through our result-oriented services. Based on the industry's demands and customers' needs, we provide complete A-to-Z assistance to our clients through a wide spectrum of inter-related services: training and education, advisory and consultancy, and research and development in Islamic finance.
Our close relationship with the industry gives us the opportunity to share knowledge and resources. We also enjoy a strong network with local and international authorities and financial institutions. Having assisted numerous governments, financial institutions, and other organisations in this arena, we are propelled to serve the need for further enhancement and development of the industry in years to come.
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Middle East Business Forum
MEBF team members have worked with governmental and regulatory bodies across the Middle East and Europe to ensure that there is continuous discussion and development specifically in the field of Islamic Finance. Our team has worked with institutions including the Islamic Financial Services Board, Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions, Bahrain Monetary Agency, Insurance Commission of Jordan, Bank Negara, World Bank, General Council of Islamic Banks & Financial Institutions, Islamic Banking and Finance Institute of Malaysia, UK Trade & Investment, Corporation of London, Muslim Council of Britain, Qatar Central Bank, University of Durham and Monash University.
Our events have taken place in UAE , Bahrain , Qatar , Jordan , UK , Italy , Pakistan & Luxembourg . USA and China are on the agenda for 2008.
All our events are by invitation only and as such we attract the best calibre of delegates including members of royal families, government ministers, central bank governors, CEO's and executive management.
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