1 – 5 June 2026

Intensive Programme on Non-Interest Banking (NIB) Operations within an Islamic Window Framework

Location: London, United Kingdom
Delegates: GCB Bank PLC (formerly Ghana Commercial Bank), Ghana, and representatives of Dar Al Istithmaar, an Islamic finance consultancy based in Ghana.

Provided By
Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance (IIBI)
London, United Kingdom

This five-day intensive programme was designed to provide practical insight into the establishment and operation of Non-Interest Banking (NIB) services within an Islamic Window Framework. The programme was delivered at a time when Ghana was preparing for the introduction and expansion of Non-Interest Banking services and focused on operational, governance, compliance, and implementation considerations relevant to financial institutions.

Key areas covered included Islamic banking products and services, operational structures for Islamic windows, Shari’ah governance, profit calculation and distribution, treasury and liquidity management, risk management, regulatory considerations, financial reporting, technology and systems integration, and financial inclusion initiatives.

The programme combined structured technical presentations, practical discussions, case studies, and interaction with experienced industry practitioners. Delegates also benefited from institutional exposure through engagement with organisations operating within the UK Islamic finance sector, providing valuable insight into practical implementation and industry best practice.

The programme was conducted by the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance (IIBI), London, with contributions from experienced practitioners and industry leaders from the UK Islamic finance sector.

Programme Highlights

• Five-day intensive professional training programme.
• Practical focus on Islamic Window Operations.
• Industry engagement with leading UK Islamic finance practitioners.
• Visit to DDCAP Group and demonstration of Shari’ah-compliant liquidity management solutions.
• Discussions on Profit Participation Notes (PPNs), Islamic banking operations, governance, treasury management, and financial inclusion.
• Award of Certificates of Attendance upon successful completion of the programme.

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Guest Speakers and Industry Contributors”

• Prof. Iqbal Asaria CBE, Consultant and Member IIBI Advisory Groups
• Sultan Choudhury OBE, former CEO Islamic Bank of Britain (Al Rayan Bank)
• Harris Irfan, CEO and co-founder Cordoba Capital Markets
• Stella Cox. Managing Director, DDCAP
• Lawrence Oliver , Deputy CEO, DDCAP
• Dr Taslima Julia, Researcher in Islamic Social Science and Sustainable Finance

Programme Sessions

DDCAP Visit 

Thank You Address

Certificate Presentation

Certificates of Attendance were presented to delegates upon completion of the programme in recognition of their participation in the intensive training programme on Non-Interest Banking Operations within an Islamic Window Framework.

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