Iqbal_Khan_(banker)

Iqbal Khan (banker)

Iqbal Khan (banker)

Indian-Saudi Arabian banker (born 1957)

Iqbal Khan (born February 13, 1957) is the founding board member and chief executive officer of Fajr Capital, and a member of the board of directors of Jadwa Investment in Saudi Arabia, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam in Brunei and MENA Infrastructure Fund.[1]

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Khan was previously the founding chief executive officer of HSBC Amanah.[2] He simultaneously served as a board member of HSBC Bank Middle East, the Saudi British Bank, and HSBC Investment Bank in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia.[3]

Early life

Born in India in 1957, Khan has a master's degree in political science and international relations and a B.Sc. (Hons) in physics and chemistry, both from Aligarh Muslim University. He further obtained an Advanced Management qualification from INSEAD as well as a professional qualification from NASD, New York.[4]

2012 Royal Award for Islamic Finance

In September 2012, Khan was presented The Royal Award For Islamic Finance, by His Majesty Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, the King of Malaysia.[5] The award selection criteria focused on both qualitative and quantitative aspects to honour Khan's contribution to the global development of Islamic finance in the areas of financial innovation; exceptional leadership and vision; serving as an inspiration; and influencing the future progress and development of the Islamic finance industry.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Fajr Capital Website". Fajr Capital. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
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    Ong, Bee (16 April 2010). "Institutional investors and Sharia". Investment & Pensions Asia. Archived from the original on 26 June 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
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    "No interest allowed, but Islamic lending is finally finding a way". The Times. 30 September 2006. Archived from the original on 9 February 2011.
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    "Our People - Management Team". Fajr Capital Website. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
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    "Islamic banker Iqbal Khan receives Royal Award for Islamic Finance". The Star Malaysia.
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    "RAIF 2012 Media Announcement" (PDF). Fajr Capital and the Securities Commission.[permanent dead link]
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