Naveed Iqbal Director Islamic Finance Services
areas of expertise
- Banking
- Risk Management
- Competitive Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Business Strategy
- Investment Banking
- Islamic Finance
- Business Development
- Team Management
- Microsoft Azure
Cources
- Cambridge Islamic Finance Leadership (CIFLP)
- Islamic Finance Leadership (IFLP)
education
- University of CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge Certificate (Islamic Finance Leadership)Certificate (Islamic Finance Leadership)2016 – 2016
- Coventry UniversityCoventry University
MBA, Banking and FinanceMBA, Banking and Finance
2010 – 2011 - The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)Memebr
- University of East London
Bachelor’s Degree, E-commerce and Technology
A seasonal Islamic Banking and Finance professional with over a decade of experience of in Islamic banking and finance Industry.
Prior to joining SM Finance he has served as Head of Islamic Banking and Finance at Risk Reward (The Largest Independent Training Firm). He has served as Head of Corporate Communication at The Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA), an independent quality assurance and accreditation body supported by Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) and Securities Commission Malaysia. He is also a Business and Alternate Financing-Mentor at Virgin Finance. He has been involved in structuring number of Islamic Finance products and an active speaker in Islamic Banking and Finance industry.
publications
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Meet Jide Sowunmi: 30 Years in UK Financial Services, Now Helping SM Finance Clients
Imagine a family in Ilford sitting around the kitchen table with three questions in front of them. Can we buy our first home?Would a Sharia-compliant option work for us?And who can help us understand the difference between a mortgage, a Home Purchase Plan and the protection our family may need? These questions are rarely just
October 3, 2026Read More -
Can Overseas and Non-Resident Buyers Get a Sharia-Compliant Mortgage in the UK?
I often hear the same question from Muslims living outside the UK: “I want to buy a home or investment property in Britain, but I do not want to take an interest-bearing mortgage. Do I have any options as an overseas buyer?” It is an understandable concern. You may be working abroad, earning in a
October 3, 2026Read More
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