Islamic Finance: Markets & Development Summer School
Islamic finance continues its rapid expansion. Total Islamic finance assets now exceed USD 5 trillion according to the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) with the sukuk market alone crossing USD 1 trillion (LSEG). Debate and academic inquiry are increasing throughout the industry. From the necessity for the market to the differences with conventional finance, this course will cover theory and products.
As a field of research, Islamic finance is multidisciplinary. The field draws from economics, finance, accounting, law, and politics among others. This course aims to demystify the field and offer insights into its core as well as specialized sub-segments including development, markets, law, and accounting.
The course is structured around applied Islamic finance concepts with reference to standards like AAOIFI and Bank Negara Malaysia. Parallel sections will explore experimental economics, law, and markets. How the market embraces innovation, fits within regulations, and delivers results will be covered in distinct half day segments.
This course is suitable for: Lawyers, bankers, development specialists, managers of charities, and academics in the fields covered.
Date: 14th - 16th July 2026 (however participants may attend individual modules)
Speakers: Dr Abdulkader Thomas and Professor Muhammad Meki
Timetable:
| 14 July | 15 July | 16 July | 16 July | ||
| 9:00 - 10:30 | Module 1 Demystifying Islamic Finance Drs. Thomas & Meki | Module 1 Applied Islamic Risk-bearing Contracts 1 Dr. Thomas | Module 4 Latest methods in Experimental Economics to Measure Impact 1 Dr. Meki | Module 5 Islamic Investing including Crypto Assets & Digital Money 1 Dr. Thomas | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Module 1 Islamic Finance Rulebook Dr. Thomas | Module 1 Applied Islamic Risk-bearing Contracts 2 Dr. Thomas | Module 4 | Module 5 | |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 | Module 5 |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 | Module 5 |
Cost: £450.00 for three modules over three days
| Module | Cost if booked separately |
| Islamic Finance Methods | £240.00 |
| Debt Capital Markets | £80.00 |
| Development Finance | £80.00 |
| Experimental Economic Methodology | £160.00 |
| Islamic Investing | £160.00 |