MILESTONES
AK BARS BANK – VIDEO CLIP – 2010-2011
This 6-minute video-clip is based on the principles of narratology, the study of narrative and narrative structure and the ways that these affect human perception that traces its origin back to the Russian formalists. It was widely distributed across the Gulf region and was instrumental in the success of the road show.
AK BARS BANK – KAZAN, REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN (RUSSIAN FEDERATION), 2011 – 2010
Sourcing, structuring and funding the Russian debut 1-year USD 60-million Islamic syndicated facility. The transaction named ‘Europe Deal of the Year’ at the IFN Awards 2011.
DEMYSTIFYING ISLAMIC FINANCE | LA FINANZA ISLAMICA DEMISTIFICATA – KUALA LUMPUR – MILAN, JUNE 2010
Correcting Misconceptions, Advancing Value Propositions. A refreshing overview written in a simple, candid and reader-friendly manner responding directly to numerous frequently asked questions on Islamic Finance. Traduzione italiana e distribuzione a cura di ASSAIF.
MONEY IN ISLAM – NANTES, 12 MARCH 2010
Money is such a companion of yours that it does not benefit you, unless it leaves you”. An earnest reflection on the understanding of money and its role in Islamic finance, tangible v. fiat money, the Fractional Reserve System and the Bretton Wood agreement. Is the gold dinar a possibility or just a dream?
ASSOCIAZIONE BANCARIA ITALIANA – ROME, 2011 – 2010
Member of the ‘Working Group on Islamic Finance’. Studying the introduction of legislative and regulatory changes to the Italian legislation aiming to promote the development of Islamic tools of financing.
WORLD TAKAFUL CONFERENCE (WTC) – DUBAI, UAE, 2018-2009
Session-chair of an annual leading event on the Islamic insurance held each April in the United Arabs Emirates.
SHADOW TREASURY TEAM/ CONSERVATIVE TREASURY FRONT BENCH (HOUSE OF LORDS) – LONDON, 2009
Assembling a team of City professionals to provide unbiased information and a strategic perspective on I.F. Presentation “Keeping London at the forefront of Islamic finance” delivered on 16 November 2009. This initiative contributed to the issuing of the maiden GPB 200 million UK sovereign sukuk in 2014.
AL SUNBULA FOR INVESTMENT – JEDDAH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, 2008
Drawing-up the business plan for a ‘Shariah-compliant Family Office’ based on an open architecture. Putting together in a single proposition Islamic alternative investing, estate planning, and philanthropy.
INTERNATIONAL TAKAFUL SUMMIT (ITC) – LONDON, 2018 – 2007
Chair of the annual world’s by-invitation-only leading event on the Islamic insurance offering a platform with in-depth analysis on the forces driving change in the industry.