People have the impression that Islamic finance, halal economy and sustainable ecosystem are relatively new and in the process of finding the right form to flourish and be part of the mainstream. While such impression holds some truths in many aspects, especially in jurisdiction where the halal aspect and thayyiban were not previously perceived as crucial, Islamic finance itself, along with halal economy and sustainable ecosystem had been long practised in its traditional form since over 1400 years ago. In fact, many of the doctrines had the roots dated back to the time prior to Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his disciples lived their life, conducted commercial affairs and businesses in manner that would best illustrate how Shariah had set out perfect guidelines to lead to halalan thayyibah dan ensure sustainability. Talking the walk. Walking the walk.
Here, in HGC Firm, our experts are the industry leaders that have dedicated decades of work and experience building Islamic finance and shaping the halal and sustainable ecosystem across the global. Our experts are the people who have contributed to the industry and brought Islamic finance to the current state. These are the people whose views and contributions had drawn the face of industry and had even been crystalised as important parts of the system in some jurisdiction.
About HGC Firm
PT Hurriyah Global Consulting Firm (“HGC Firm”) is a company established and registered in accordance with the law of the Republic of Indonesia. It serves as the platform that provides a one stop solution to businesses, organizations, entities or individuals seeking expertise and professional assistance to develop its business, strengthen its governance, assist in its operation or simply resolve any issues. Islamic finance (banking, money market, capital markets, FinTech, asset management, wealth management, merger and acquisition, private equity, product structuring, etc), halal and ethical economy, ESG, Sustainability, governance, Islamic accounting and business consultancies are our forte.
Our experts are global leaders and the champions in the respective areas of expertise. We have over 250 years combined experience across the globe.
Our Experts
Dr Hurriyah El Islamy
Dr Hurriyah El Islamy is a global award winning proponent of Islamic finance, Islamic banking and Islamic capital market. Active in promoting halal economy and esg/sustainable ecosystem, she is known for thinking outside the box and proposing practical solutions.
H.E. Jamal Al Shehab
His Excellency Jamal Al Shehab was the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Social and Labor Affairs for the State of Kuwait. He was two times Minister of Justice holding the position as the Minister of Justice and Awqaf Affairs and Minister of Legal Affairs of the State of Kuwait. His Excellency is…
Stella Cox CBE
Stella Cox CBE has worked within the Islamic financial marketplace for more than thirty years. Since 1998 she has been Managing Director of DDCAP GroupTM. Under Stella’s leadership, DDCAP has pioneered Shariah compliant intermediation services, bringing automation to the industry sector through…
Dato’ Badlisyah Abdul Ghani (CB, F.CPIF)
Experienced Chief Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Capital Markets, Risk Management, Management, Investment, Banking, and Corporate Finance. Strong entrepreneurship…
Datuk Noripah Kamso
Datuk Noripah is Chairman (Designate) of Arabesque Malaysia. Arabesque Holding PLC is a London based sustainability FinTech company. She was a banker for 30 years. She previously served as chairman of Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia, advisor to CIMB Islamic Wholesale…
David John Doree Vicary
David John Doree Vicary, more fondly known as Daud Vicary Abdullah is a chairman of several key stakeholders in global Islamic finance. Prior to these chairmanship positions he was the member of the Islamic Finance Advisory Board to HM Government of UK, the President and CEO of INCEIF…
Puan Sharizad Jumaat
Puan Sharizad Jumaat currently sits in the investment advisory panel of Security Commissions of Malaysia. She has proven track record in managing investments of several asset classes in particular listed equity, fixed income/sukuk, treasury instruments, currency, property, and private equity.
Prof Dr Maliah Sulaiman
Prof Dr Maliah Sulaiman is an adjunct Professor in Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences International Islamic University Malaysia, Honorary Professor in Faculty of Business and Accounting University Selangor, Advisor in Salihin Academy and a Fellow for the Centre for Islamic Economics, International Islamic University.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Yusry YussofFormer Execute Director AIBIM, CEO IBFIM October 8, 2022, Yusry worked with Dr Hurriyah but they were at different companies.
a senior islamic finance profesional with vast and diverse leadership experience
Mohammad F. Hamad, CFA. CPA.Executive manager kuwait finance house (Bahrain) August 31, 2010, Mohammed worked with Dr Hurriyah but on different teams
One of the highly dedicated colleagues I have ever worked with. Through and well organized and is capable of utilizing her personal contacts to get things done.
Steve GibbsonsCaurica International Ltd November 7, 2010, steve was Dr Hurriyah’s client
Dr Hurriyah is a great coach and mentor, whilst doing my Islamic Diploma Dr Hurriyah guided me through complex trust and law aspects in a Islamic country making it very easy to understand; her personable nature and good humour and her vast knowledge makes her a complete person, I would recommend her to any major organisation who would find her a huge asset and a loyal person.
Hamad K Al BassamCapital Markets May 26, 2011, Dr Hurriyah was senior to hamaf K but didn’t manage Hamad K directly
Dr Hurriyah is a result-oriented and experienced legal professional. Her intricate knowledge of law, Sharia; and commercial issues makes her a valuable partner in any islamic finance transaction.
Hamsa Saeed JoharSuperintendent-Islamic Retail Banks at CBB July 7, 2011, Hamsa worked with Dr Hurriyah but they were at different companies
If you want your work to be profesionally, efficiently and precisely done ask Dr Hurriyah! She would be the one who fulfils any employer requirement … I surley recommend her..God bless! xx
Khalid Al Hasan MBAHead of operations Department at KHF-B December 31, 2010, Khalid worked with Dr Hurriyah but on different teams
Dr Hurriyah is one of the leader every one would like to work with, Her dedication, loyality, support anmd cooperation is unlimited.
Noha AminHead of Information and Cyber Security at TLT LLP
January 12, 2011, Noha worked with Dr Hurriyah but on different teams
Dr Hurriyah is very nice person and has a strong knowledge in her field. Thus she is a very hard worker who stay at work place working till late time although she has family commitments.she is really deserve a lot for her dedication, support, cooperation, and the huge responsibility which she was able to handle it in a very good manner.
Abdulla Radhi Marhoon, CPA, CIPA, CAMS, CGSS, ICA, APRMCompliance | Corporate Governance | Corporate Management | Financial Crime | Risk Management | Treasury | Capital Market | Asset ManagementCompliance | Corporate Governance | Corporate Management | Financial Crime | Risk Management | Treasury | Capital Market | Asset Management August 6, 2010, Abdulla Radhi worked with Dr Hurriyah but they were at different companies
During the time that we have been working on Bahrain domicated funds, I found that Dr Hurriyah is efficient and dedicated to her job. A through professional and well educated in the fields of legal and compliance. Wish her all the best.
Patrick Van Surrelinvestmen professional November 11, 2010, Patrick was Dr Hurriyah’s client
Dr Hurriyah has a firm grasp of subject matter, law and client service, all in equal measure. she is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her either as a service provider or as in-house counsel.