Overview of Global Islamic Financial Services
Global Islamic Financial Services (GIFS) is a leading shariah compliant financial services firm providing Shariah audit, advisory, tax, accounting, and corporate finance solutions to clients worldwide. With a dedicated Islamic finance practice, GIFS supports corporates, financial institutions, export credit agencies, investment banks, and governments in structuring and implementing Shariah-compliant financial solutions. Our services are designed to align ethical principles with commercial objectives, delivering practical and compliant outcomes across diverse markets and industries.
GIFS provides specialized Shariah advisory, consultancy, and training services to financial institutions and organizations seeking to develop and offer Islamic finance products. Our Shariah consultancy services are tailored to each client’s operational, regulatory, and commercial environment.
Our advisory solutions cover a wide range of Islamic finance structures, including:
Shariah-compliant banking facilities
Sukuk structuring and advisory
Structured Islamic financing solutions
Private equity and project financing
Asset management and takaful-related structures
All engagements are supported by an experienced Shariah advisory board comprising qualified scholars and financial professionals.
Global Network & Transaction Advisory Expertise
Through our global network, GIFS draws on the collective experience of bankers, lawyers, tax specialists, and corporate advisors who have advised on Islamic and conventional financial transactions across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Our Shariah transaction advisory services encompass:
Corporate and investment banking advisory
Cross-border Islamic finance transactions
Capital markets and structured finance advisory
From risk identification to implementation, we collaborate with clients to develop solutions that address compliance considerations while supporting sustainable business performance.
Innovation in Islamic Finance
Since its establishment, GIFS has contributed to the development of innovative Shariah- compliant financial structures across multiple segments of the Islamic finance industry. Our work has supported the evolution of solutions in retail banking, corporate banking, treasury, capital markets, asset management, and takaful.
Our experience includes pioneering and early-stage involvement in:
Murabaha-based financing structures
Shariah-compliant factoring and trade finance solutions
Hybrid takaful and risk-sharing models
Shariah-compliant hospitality and real estate projects
Project financing and asset management structures
Emerging Islamic crowdfunding and alternative investment platforms
These initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation and practical Shariah application.
Track Record & Industry Experience
GIFS has built a reputation for professionalism, confidentiality, and long-term client relationships. Over time, we have supported a wide range of institutions through advisory, structuring, and investment-related engagements across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience highlights include:
Advisory involvement in large-scale Shariah-compliant transactions
Experience managing and advising on diversified Islamic finance portfolios
Long-standing advisory relationships with global banks and financial institutions
Engagements with public-sector entities, central banks, and government-linked organizations
Contributions to employment creation and economic development through executed projects
Recognition through multiple industry, research, and professional awards
All experience references are historical and indicative. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Industries We Serve
GIFS provides Shariah-compliant advisory and investment solutions across a broad range of industries, including:
Financial Services
Healthcare
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Commodities
Oil, Mining, and Natural Resources
Commercial Real Estate
Technology and FinTech
Logistics and Infrastructure
Agriculture (Primary and Secondary)
Why Choose GIFS
Dedicated Islamic finance and Shariah advisory expertise
Practical, client-focused solutions across global markets
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Strong governance, ethics, and confidentiality standards
Deep experience across multiple industries and jurisdictions
Commitment to innovation and sustainable value creation