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In June 2016, Global Finance will publish its selections for its 9th annual World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions awards.
Submissions are due by March 8, 2016.
Global Finance will recognize the best Islamic financial institutions in the categories, regions and 35 countries listed below.
Take advantage of this opportunity to participate in the review process
It is not necessary to enter in order to win, but experience shows an entry significantly increases the chance of success. In many cases, providers are able to present information and perspectives that may not be readily available to the editors of Global Finance.
Global Finance will also obtain input from industry experts, corporate executives, investors and consultants. Performance will be judged over the period covering January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
Those making submissions should provide concise information in the following areas:
Volume, market share and geographical coverage – submit data to describe the scale of your Islamic financing operations, including any league tables or other comparisons with competitors
Financial strength and security - please provide data demonstrating the institution’s financial strength, security and longevity, such as your latest financial data, annual reports and latest financial statements
Commitment to the business – submit data on the number of employees dedicated to Islamic financing and capabilities in specific products
Technology – examples of leading-edge technology deployment
Range of products and innovation
Fees, profits and return on assets
Please include the information below on a cover sheet to accompany your submission to ensure that it is correctly processed
All entries will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used to evaluate the submitting bank’s suitability for an award. Submit any information you think strengthens your case. Please be clear and specific about any information you provide that is not meant for publication.
Submissions should be made no later than 8 March, 2016 and sent to:
Giulia Cattani | Giulia@gfinance.co.uk
Global Finance,
7 East 20th Street,
New York, NY 10003
Cover Letter
Bank:
Award(s):
Country(ies)/Region(s) Being Submitted For:
Submission Contact Name/Title:
Submission Contact eMail:
Line Of Business Head Name/Title:
Line Of Business Head eMail:
Marketing/Communications Contact Name/Title:
Marketing/Communications Contact eMail:
Notes:
Award Types
GLOBAL AWARDS
Best Islamic Financial Institution
Best Islamic Financial Institution for Large Corporates
Best Sukuk Bank
Best Islamic Asset Management Company
Best Bank for Islamic IPOs
Best Shariah-Compliant Index Provider
Best Islamic Retail Bank
Best Islamic Trade Finance Provider
Best Islamic Investment Bank
Best Islamic Project Finance Provider
Best Islamic Custodian
Best Islamic Commodities Provider
Best Provider of Shariah-Compliant Funds
Best Islamic Real Estate Finance Provider
Best Provider of Shariah-Compliant Short-Term Investments
Best Up-and-Coming Islamic Financial Institution
Best Islamic Financial Institution for SMEs
Best Islamic Financial Centre
Best Stock Exchange For Shariah-Compliant Listings
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