PricewaterhouseCoopers appoints UK Islamic finance head
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has appointed Mohammad Khan as UK Islamic finance leader, responsible for leading and coordinating PwC’s Islamic finance practice in the UK.
Khan has been with the firm for 11 years, advising Islamic and conventional financial services companies in the UK, Europe and the Middle East on their strategic issues and on Shariah compliant products and instruments. “Islamic finance has huge potential for our clients and I am excited to be able to help our clients find the right solutions in the UK for their businesses in this important and growing area,” he said.
Mohammad Faiz Azmi, global Islamic finance leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers, commtned: “The UK market is an important one to Islamic finance players and Mohammad Khan’s appointment ensures the continuity of our commitment to this market. He also brings with him extensive knowledge of Takaful (Islamic insurance), which is a rapidly expanding sector in Islamic finance, and will be a great addition to our global Islamic finance team.”
Khan will also be responsible for collaborating with PwC’s global Islamic finance team based all over the world, including the Middle and Far East, to bring PwC clients a truly global perspective on the issues they may face. “His extensive experience of advising clients on Islamic finance matters will allow him to bring the benefits directly to our UK financial services clients, enabling them to make the best decision on how to structure their business solutions in a way that is right for their business,” said Chris Jones, UK financial services leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
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