Kuala Lumpur 14th October 2020 – The annual IFN Service Providers Poll continues to be the benchmark of excellence honoring Islamic finance industry’s best in supporting operations, facilitating transactions, setting standards and rating transactions.
The winners of the IFN Service Providers Poll 2020 displayed resilience during a challenging year, whilst remaining committed to service the global Islamic finance industry with the utmost dedication in upholding the Shariah standards.
The winners of the 9 categories are: Accounting & Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) for Most Outstanding Standard-Setting Body, ISRA Consulting as the Best Islamic Consultancy Firm, S&P Dow Jones Indices as the Best Islamic Index Provider, DDCAP Group as the Best Interbroker for Islamic Transactions, S&P Global Ratings for the Best Rating Agency in Islamic Finance, IRTI as the Best Islamic Research Firm, Dar Al Sharia as the Best Shariah Advisory Firm, Path Solutions as the Best Islamic Technology Provider, Bursa Malaysia as the Best Stock Exchange for Islamic Listings.
The winners will be celebrated at the IFN Awards Ceremonies which are scheduled to take place in Dubai next March and Kuala Lumpur in April 2021.
The Service Providers Poll, by renowned Islamic finance media company Islamic Finance news (IFN), are the industry’s standard of excellence known for their independence, impartiality and inclusivity.
To learn more about the IFN Service Providers Poll winners and to gain an insight into the working practices of the ‘best of the best’, please visit https://www.islamicfinancenews.com/awards.
Winners of the IFN Service Providers Poll 2020 | |||
Award | Winner | First runner-up | Second runner-up |
Most Outstanding Standard-Setting Body | AAOIFI | IFSB | IIFM |
Best Islamic Consultancy Firm | ISRA Consulting | Dar Al Sharia | Amanie Advisors |
Best Islamic Index Provider | S&P Dow Jones Indices | IdealRatings | FTSE Russell |
Best Interbroker for Islamic Transactions | DDCAP Group | Eiger Trading Advisors | Bursa Suq Al-Sila’ |
Best Rating Agency in Islamic Finance | S&P Global Ratings | Moody’s Investors Service | RAM Ratings |
Best Islamic Research Firm | IRTI | ISRA | IIiBF |
Best Shariah Advisory Firm | Dar Al Sharia | Amanie Advisors | Syariah Review Bureau |
Best Islamic Technology Provider | Path Solutions | Silverlake Axis | HeiTech Padu |
Best Stock Exchange for Islamic Listings | Bursa Malaysia | Dubai Financial Market | Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange |