Islamic Bank of the Year Awards

In the face of the prevailing global financial crisis, the continued growth of the Islamic finance industry is welcome news.

According to The Banker's 2012 Islamic Financial institutions Rankings, total assets increased to $1,166bn, from $966bn the year before. This is the sixth consecutive year of growth since our survey began, with assets rising from $386bn in 2006 at a compound annual growth rate of 19%.

Across key markets, we are seeing new Islamic banks cropping up and the emergence of strong regional players that are helping to define the next generation of banking. 

With the largest in-house database of Islamic financial institutions' annual results, we have a unique insight into how different countries and banks are performing. 

The Banker wishes to celebrate such financial institutions with its inaugural Islamic Bank of the Year Awards 2013.

Banks will be judged on their ability to deliver shareholder returns, the strategies used to gain proven market advantage, as well as on the launch of competitive products. The judges will award an "Islamic Bank of the Year" for each of the 16 countries selected. 

Please download the entry form here:

Deadline for applications is April 1, 2013.