Islamic Banking and Alternative Finance
Structures that avoid interest change how a transaction is documented and where risk sits. This course covers the main contracts used in Islamic finance and how they compare commercially with conventional lending.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Principles underlying Islamic finance and what they prohibit
- 02Cost plus and deferred payment structures
- 03Leasing based structures and asset ownership
- 04Partnership and profit sharing structures
- 05Sukuk and capital market instruments
- 06Governance, supervisory boards and compliance oversight
- 07Operational, accounting and comparison with conventional debt
What you will gain
- Explain the principles underlying Islamic finance
- Distinguish the main contract structures and their uses
- Compare the risk and return profile with conventional debt
- Understand governance and compliance oversight
- Identify practical operational and accounting differences
- Assess when these structures suit a client need
Who should attend
- Banking and finance professionals
- Product and structuring staff
- Compliance and audit professionals
- Relationship managers serving diverse clients
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 13 to 15 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Banking & Financial Services
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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