FGA wins the Gold Award for “Islamic Finance Service Provider of the year” for the second consecutive year

First Global Academy ( FGA) was honored with the Gold Award for the second consecutive year for “Islamic Finance Service Provider of the year – 2017” at the 6th Sri Lanka Islamic Banking & Finance Industry (SLIBFI) AwardsNight organized by UTO Educonsult – Sri Lanka. This event was held at Hotel Ramada Colombo on 28th April 2017.

Independent judges from the Islamic Banking & Finance industry, led by KPMG actively participated in selecting the winners and recognized prominent IB&F players who surpassed in their chosen award categories. The primary focus of the event was to recognize and celebrate the success and contributions of the prominent industry players with the ultimate objective of advancement and commitment to the local Islamic Banking & Finance (IB&F) sector.

Commenting on the Gold Award, FGA’s Chief Executive, Mr. Muath Mubarak said, “All praises to the Creator and FGA team for immense effort and enthusiasm in doing something different to the market every time with innovative approach in fulfilling the market requirements”

FGA is the pioneer institution in Sri Lanka to promote training and career development programs in the field of Islamic Banking, Finance, Takaful and Wealth Management. It has also been recognized as a significant talent supplying institution to Islamic Finance Institutions in the South Asian and Middle East region.

FGA recognition for their immense contribution over a decade has been confirmed by the accolade they received,

“Best Islamic Finance Training Provider – Sri Lanka 2017” by Capital Finance International (CFI.Co)

Two consecutive years to win “The Best Islamic Finance Education Provider in Sri Lanka – 2015/ 2016” by Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine – UK

“Pioneering Islamic Finance Education Initiative Award 2016” by the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA)

“Islamic Finance Service Provider of the Year – 2016” at the inaugural Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia ( IFFSA) awards ceremony organized by UTO EduConsult - Sri Lanka.

Mr. IkramThowfeek, Founder Chairman dedicated and attributed the award to the passionate team at FGA and ensured that FGA is not worried about the competition because of the Passionate Team at FGA raises the bar year on year.

FGA has been accredited by a number of institutions such as Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI) – UK, City & Guilds – UK, Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) as well as the Sri Lanka Institute for Credit Management. Recently the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) - Sri Lanka, have also recognized FGA’s programs.

“All praises to the Creator and FGA team for immense effort and enthusiasm in doing something different to the market every time with innovative approach in fulfilling the market requirements”

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