ANIC Islamic Finance Advisory
ANIC Islamic Finance Advisory
ANIC ISLAMIC FINANCE ADVISORY (AIFA) was established by the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) to support the Islamic financial services industry in Australia. AIFA offers Shariah compliance certification, product accreditation, industry standardisation, and expert advisory services. It also engages in advocacy and research to advance Islamic finance in meeting the financial and banking needs of Australian Muslims.
AIFA’s operations are guided by Islamic Shariah principles, the Australian Fatwa Council, and globally recognised industry standards. A team of subject matter experts in finance, law, and accounting work alongside Shariah scholars to deliver certification and accreditation services. This collaborative approach ensures the provision of high-quality, contemporary advice marked by ethical standards, transparency, and professionalism.
AIFA will certify financial products issued by entities that are duly licensed by the relevant Australian regulatory authorities for the relevant products offered or duly delegated by a licensed operator.
AIFA is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), the peak body of Imams and Muslim scholars in Australia. AIFA is well positioned to lead the Islamic finance sector with credibility, expertise, and community trust.
Vision
To lead the certification, accreditation, standardisation, advocacy, research, and promotion of ethical and Islamic finance and banking in Australia, ensuring its alignment with Islamic values and its integration into the national financial system.
Mission
To provide Shariah-compliant and ethical certification, accreditation, standardisation, and advisory services for Islamic finance and banking in accordance with Islamic principles, ethical values, and Australian law.
To advocate for the development of ethical and Islamic finance by engaging with government and industry stakeholders, conducting research on Islamic financial products, and supporting legal and regulatory reforms that facilitate the growth of ethical Islamic finance in Australia.
Why Certify with AIFA?
Certifying with AIFA means aligning your financial initiatives with the highest standards of Islamic ethics and Shariah compliance. As the dedicated Islamic finance arm of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), AIFA brings together Shariah scholars and experts in finance, law, and accounting to deliver rigorous, credible, and transparent certification and accreditation.
AIFA supports the Islamic finance industry through standardisation, research, and advocacy, ensuring your products and services meet the financial needs of Australian Muslims while earning community trust and confidence. With AIFA’s certification, your organisation gains not only recognition but also a partner committed to ethical excellence and sector leadership.
