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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The Ultimate Guide to Islamic Mortgages: Everything You Need to Succeed with Sharia-Compliant Finance
A Story So Many Families Quietly Carry Amina and Yusuf had done what many careful couples do. They saved consistently, avoided unnecessary debt, and spent evenings scrolling through property listings, imagining where their children would grow up. On paper, they looked ready. In reality, they felt left behind. Around them, friends were buying homes through
June 4, 2026Read More -
The Ultimate Guide to Islamic Mortgages: Everything You Need to Succeed with Sharia-Compliant Finance
A Story So Many Families Quietly Carry Amina and Yusuf had done what many careful couples do. They saved consistently, avoided unnecessary debt, and spent evenings scrolling through property listings, imagining where their children would grow up. On paper, they looked ready. In reality, they felt left behind. Around them, friends were buying homes through
June 4, 2026Read More -
Saying “I Do” to Your First Home: A Newlywed’s Guide to First-Time Buyer Mortgages in 2026
Scaling a relationship from a shared lease to a joint mortgage deed is the ultimate corporate merger of personal lives. In 2026, the transition from bridal veils to building surveys is no longer just a romantic milestone: it is a critical asset acquisition. While the adrenaline of the wedding day is high-energy, the long-term sustainability
June 3, 2026Read More
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