Malaysia's royal award for Islamic finance calls for global nominations

Malaysia's Royal Award for Islamic Finance commences the third global search to honour an exceptional individual in the field of Islamic finance, with the opening of nominations. An independent seven member international jury will select the deserving individual. The selection criteria encompass both qualitative and quantitative aspects, including financial innovation and pioneering work, exceptional leadership, adoption and acknowledgement within the industry, and inspiration and influence towards future progress and development of Islamic finance. The closing date for nomination is 31 January 2014, and interested persons and parties can submit their nomination online via the website award.mifc.com or via email RAIFSecretariat@seccom.com.my.