Iqbal Khan (banker)
Iqbal Ahmed Khan | |
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| Born | 13 February 1957 India |
| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University, INSEAD |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Fajr Capital |
| Known for | Private Equity, Islamic Finance |
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]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Fajr Capital Website". Fajr Capital. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
- ^ Ong, Bee (16 April 2010). "Institutional investors and Sharia". Investment & Pensions Asia. Archived from the original on 26 June 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
- ^ "No interest allowed, but Islamic lending is finally finding a way". The Times. 30 September 2006. Archived from the original on 9 February 2011.
- ^ "Our People - Management Team". Fajr Capital Website. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
- ^ "Islamic banker Iqbal Khan receives Royal Award for Islamic Finance". The Star Malaysia.
- ^ "RAIF 2012 Media Announcement" (PDF). Fajr Capital and the Securities Commission.[permanent dead link]