Introduction to Islamic Finance

ACT Training Courses

Key Facts

Location London
Length 1 day
Fees ACT Members and Students
£480.00+VAT

Non Members
£480.00+VAT

Max group size 25

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Contact

For further information about this course please contact:

Samantha Baglioni
Training Development Manager
T: +44 (0)20 7847 2559
E: training@treasurers.org

Further information

What is it about?

Islamic finance is one of the fastest growing sectors of the banking industry. This one-day course will introduce delegates to the basic Sharia’a principles that underpin all Islamic transactions, explore the history and development of specific Islamic financial institutions and products, and provide an overview of the key differences between Islamic and conventional finance.

This course is held by ACCA and endorsed by the ACT.
 

Programme

  • The principles of Sharia’a and their application
  • Islamic contracts – Mudaraba, Musharaka, Murabaha, Ijara, Salam and Istisna`a
  • Sukuk – Islamic ‘bonds’
  • Investment and asset management
  • Takaful – Islamic insurance
  • Retail finance – restricted and unrestricted investment accounts.

How do you benefit?

  • an understanding of the principles of Islamic finance
  • clarity about the different types of Islamic products available
  • an understanding of the practices used in Islamic financial markets
  • knowledge of the principles behind compliant investment selection decisions.

Who is it for?

Anyone with an interest in this rapidly-growing area.

Trainer

Dr Natalie Schoon CFA, Principal Consultant, Formabb Ltd.

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