CEO of FNB Islamic Banking receives Global Islamic Finance Award

Amman Muhammad.

First African to win ‘Upcoming Personality in Global Islamic Finance’ category.

FNB Islamic Banking is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Amman Muhammad, has been awarded the prestigious “Upcoming Personality in Global Islamic Finance - 2015” award and title at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2015 gala event that was held in Manama, Bahrain recently.

The GIFAs recognise and celebrate the success and contributions of individuals and institutions in the Islamic financial services industry. The Awards’ objective is to highlight best practices and key milestones in this extremely competitive sector.

The “Upcoming Personality in Global Islamic Finance - 2015” award was bestowed to Amman for his dedication in promoting and developing Islamic banking and finance at an institutional, industry and sovereign level.

Through FNB Islamic Banking, Amman actively promotes the values and principles based approach of Islamic banking and finance. His efforts in demonstrating the value and benefits of alternate banking have widened the appeal of Islamic banking solutions to both prospective Muslim and non-Muslim customers.

Expressing delight at his global recognition, Amman said, “As the first of the big four South African banks to actively offer Islamic banking, our commitment is to develop an offering which is accessible to all who choose and the approximately 500 million Muslims who call Africa home. Significantly, we are increasingly offering ideal solutions to the unbanked and under-banked citizens, in a manner that complies with their faith.”

Since 2011, the GIFAs have been celebrating the world’s most dynamic institutions and highly eminent individuals who are contributing in driving the industry forward. Award winners are selected among hundreds of applicants, by a selection committee which bases its decision on criteria including: innovation, vision, leadership and industry commitment.

The 2015 GIFA winners were honoured in the presence of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano who received the "Global Leadership in Islamic Finance” award. In addition, the ambassadors of UK, Malaysia and Pakistan in Bahrain also graced the occasion.