ABOUT US
Founded in the UK, IFCAB is an Islamic finance consultancy specialising in premium and impact-driven advisory and capacity-building solutions
We serve governments, multilateral entities, policymakers, regulators, financial and investment institutions, corporates, NGOs, and individuals across all key sectors of the Islamic finance industry
Banking and finance
Investment and wealth management
Insurance and re-insurance
Development and social finance
FinTech and Web3 platforms
Halal trade and business
VISION AND COMMITMENT
Enabling the Islamic finance industry and unlocking its full potential
Building a fair, inclusive, and ethical financial system that works for all
Our Commitment
- Empower stakeholders worldwide to enable and advance Islamic finance
- Champion fairness, inclusion, and ethics in every aspect of financial system design and delivery
- Bridge global expertise and local realities to create bespoke solutions for diverse cultural and economic contexts
- Advocate compliance with Shariah and Governance Standards of the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)
- Inspire and cultivate the next generation of Islamic finance professionals
LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE
Najib Al Aswad
CEO and Chief Adviser
Najib is a UK-based Islamic finance adviser and trainer with over 15 years of rich and diverse expertise. Throughout his career, he has led numerous pioneering consultancy and capacity building projects across various sectors of the Islamic finance industry in 50+ countries
His expertise includes providing strategic and technical advisory to policymakers, regulators, and multilateral organisations in 25+ countries, laying the groundwork for the development of enabling Islamic finance ecosystems, policies, legal, regulatory, and tax frameworks across Asia, Africa, and Europe. He has also been instrumental in facilitating and launching Islamic investment, finance, insurance, and banking operations in numerous jurisdictions
Supported by a trusted network of Islamic finance specialists and consultants, Najib leads IFCAB to achieve its strategic vision and commitment to the industry
OUR ADVISORY SOLUTIONS
Policymakers and Regulators
Design Islamic finance policies, strategies, masterplans, and roadmaps
Establish national Shariah governance frameworks and central Shariah boards
Develop enabling legislation, regulations, and tax frameworks for Islamic finance
Structure Shariah compliant sovereign instruments
Financial Institutions and
Corporates
Establish full-fledged Islamic institutions, Islamic windows, and Shariah compliant funds, and convert conventional institutions and operations into Islamic models
Design institutional Shariah governance frameworks, Shariah supervisory boards, and compliance functions
Deliver end-to-end product development from concept to pilot, including legal documentation, operational manuals, and system integration
Prepare business plans, feasibility studies, and other tailored advisory services
Our capacity building solutions
Tailored Islamic Finance Training
Custom-designed institutional programs with content aligned to client objectives and market context
Public Islamic Finance Training
Open programs for professionals, students, and corporate teams, such as our flagship online Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) training program awarded by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (UK)
Our capacity building solutions
Tailored Islamic Finance Training
Custom-designed institutional programs with content aligned to client objectives and market context
Public Islamic Finance Training
Open programs for professionals, students, and corporate teams, such as our flagship online Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) training program awarded by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (UK)