At a time when the world is struggling to recover from one of its worst economic calamities, the experts in the field are compelled to look for alternative economic systems that will protect the financial industry against similar global crises in the future. None of the conventional "man-made" economic systems have been able to bring about solutions in a satisfactory manner. Rather they have only inflicted severe hardships on businesses and industries from time to time.
In these circumstances, the attention of many prominent economists and financial specialists has of late been focused on the most reliable and the fairest economic system in the world; the Islamic financial system. This system had already taken ground, well before the recent crisis started, mainly in the field of banking and finance in many parts of the Islamic world.
However the real worth of the system was only recently felt with the financial debacle the world is currently experiencing, where the impact on it was negligible.
In fact, according to Dow Jones, Islamic finance suffered only a two percent dent during the peak of the crisis and was able to survive it remarkably well while other financial institutions suffered severely. Recent estimates indicate that the Islamic financial services industry worldwide may grow to $4 trillion by 2010 from $1 trillion at present. Financial experts estimate the industry to grow at about 20% per annum.
A brainchild of acclaimed Islamic banker Muhammad Ikram Thowfeek, FGKC has come forward to groom those who are keen on taking up the challenges of this ever expanding and exciting field and to take it to another paradigm.
FGKC is the first institution in Sri Lanka to introduce courses in Islamic Banking & Finance. It is the sole accredited training centre for the prestigious Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment Institute (CISI), UK and offers its internationally recognized Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Qatar.
First Global also has the rare distinction of being selected by the esteemed Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) of the UAE to train its nearly 1000-strong workforce on Islamic Banking and Finance and by Doha Bank to train its staff on IFQ.
Islamic Banking & Finance is an ideal discipline for those who are interested in pursuing a career in a dynamic and vibrant environment. A world of opportunity awaits those who have the vigour and passion to take up the challenge.
The financial rewards and other perks of the industry are extremely attractive and what's more, it's still very much an unsaturated job market with plenty of opportunities available and growing day by day.
To obtain further information about the study programmes you may call over at First Global Knowledge Centre at No. 4 Collingwood Place Colombo 6, , Tel # 7395090 or contact Rihab on 0770 773 440. |
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