KLIFF 2010 Essay Competition: The Winner

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Centre for Research and Training (CERT) is pleased to announce the winners of the 3rd KLIFF Essay Competition. The competition was keenly contested with some 33 submissions from various countries including South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Australia, Egypt as well as Malaysia. An Award ceremony was held in Hotel Nikko, Kuala Lumpur and jointly organized by the Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) and the Centre for Research and Training (CERT). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia, Yang Amat Berbahagia Tan Sri Mohamed Yakcob were the Guests of Honour at the event.

The winners were determined by our distinguished panel of judges after extensive screenings and long evaluation process. Our competition jury panel comprises of global experts that represent diverse academic and Shariah backgrounds in the industry.

The winners are:

FIRST WINNER:
Take it or Leave it! The Iniquitous Islamic Banking Documents
Aishath Muneeza & Dr Rusni Hassan , Malaysia

SECOND WINNER:
Islamic Finance & Economic Growth: The Malaysian Experience
Dr M. Shabri Abd. Majid and Dr Salina Binti Hj. Kassim , Malaysia

THIRD WINNER:
The Effect Of Regulatory Framework To Shari’ah Governance Disclosure Practices
Zulkifli Hasan , United Kingdom

CONSOLATION WINNER 1:
The Role of Islamic Dispute Resolution in the West Case Study: United Kingdom
Maria Bhatti, Australia

CONSOLATION WINNER 2:
Survival Analysis of Conventional and Islamic Banks
Vasileios Pappas, United Kingdom

CONSOLATION WINNER 3:
Islamic Finance Innovations in Tomorrow’s Market: Regulatory Framework for Ijarah Mawsufah Fidimmah
Nidal Al-Sayyed, Malaysia

KLIFF Islamic Finance Awards 2010 – The Winner

Most Outstanding Institution For Contribution to Islamic Finance

Labuan FSA

Most outstanding Individual For Contribution to Islamic Finance

Majid Al-Sayed Bader Al-Refai, CEO, Unicorn Investment Bank
Tan Sri Sheikh Ghazali Hj. Abdul Rahman, Advisor, AG’s Office
Sheikh Esam Mohammed Ishaq, Shariah Scholar

Best Regards
ZULKIFLI HASAN
DURHAM, UK

KLIFF ESSAY COMPETITION WINNER

KLIFF AWARD WINNER FOR MOST OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO ISLAMIC FINANCE- INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONS