LIAFE Research & Development
The research centre undertakes research and development projects across social science, fintech and Islamic finance services, based on market needs and categorised by purpose, methodology, approach and application.
Ihsaan Takaful
& Financial Services

Our collaboration partner in London - research and development, academic publication, executive programmes and Shari’ah advisory, delivered from London across the United Kingdom, MENA and Asia.
Institutional profile • Towards Excellence
The London International Academy for Excellence (LIAFE) is an emerging international institution based in London, operating a diversified portfolio of activities across research and development, publication, executive professional programmes and training, and Shari'ah advisory for the Islamic finance industry.
Its activities are offered from London across the United Kingdom, the MENA region and Asia, positioning London as the hub for the institution's work. LIAFE is managed by a team combining local and international expertise with the networks to bring business and interest to the United Kingdom.

To be the global leading institution in research development, professional training and Shari'ah consultancy, embedding sustainability at the core of its training, publication and advisory services.
To provide high quality services in the area of research and development, professional training and Shari'ah advisory within a sustainability approach.
Integrity · Accountability · Sustainability · Collaboration and Partnership
Sustainability sits at the core of LIAFE’s training, publication and advisory services - in the work it delivers and in how it operates.
LIAFE portfolios
LIAFE offers a wide range of products and services across research, publication, professional training, Shari'ah advisory, fintech and specialised knowledge databases.
The research centre undertakes research and development projects across social science, fintech and Islamic finance services, based on market needs and categorised by purpose, methodology, approach and application.
Publication of books and e-books, sold through online platforms and physical kiosks, giving institutional research an international distribution route.
Professional Executive Masters, professional certificates, executive professional training, and the London Summer School in Islamic Finance Leadership.
High-quality Islamic finance consultancy and advisory delivered by experienced professionals, providing guidance and oversight so that financial activities, products and services comply with Islamic principles and Shari'ah law.
Islamic fintech solutions and Islamic digital solutions for institutions modernising their operations.
Specialised database repositories for Islamic Finance and for Wealth Management, maintained as a working reference for practitioners and researchers.
Sustainability at the core
What the collaboration gives ITFS clients
Management & senior leadership
LIAFE is managed by an expert team combining local and international expertise with the networks to bring business and interest to the United Kingdom.

Senior Advisory Consultant
Chief Executive Officer of SALIHIN Shari'ah Advisory and Business Development Consultant for LIAFE.
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Director
Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of leadership in management consulting and executive leadership development.
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Manager, Admin & Marketing
Master's in Islamic Banking & Finance, First Honours, Dean's List 2021 and 2022.
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Director
Over 20 years as an investment advocate, intellectual property rights strategist and leader in evidence-based policy design.
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Executive programmes, applied research, publication and Shari'ah advisory - arranged through ITFS as your local point of contact.