About Us
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ABOUT US
IFTANA's inauguration through June 2026 marks the advent of a Trade Association for advancing the future of Ethical Finance in North America.
Vision
A North American financial landscape where Islamic finance is built, trusted, and used at scale, and where the questions it asks about ethical finance are taken seriously by everyone in the room, in the service of an economy that is more inclusive and more durable than the one we have.
Mission
IFTANA advances Islamic finance in North America by convening its practitioners, advocating before its regulators, and developing the standards and infrastructure that establish this industry as a serious and influential discipline within the financial landscape.
Core Values
- Trust
- Strength
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Respectability
Objectives
- Advocate for policies and regulations that support the growth and integration of Islamic finance into the broader financial system in North America.
- Promote awareness, credibility, and understanding of Islamic finance principles among the public, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
- Support the Islamic Finance industry through research, policy development, professional training, and networking opportunities.
- Standardize practices within the Islamic Finance industry in North America to ensure Shariah compliance and transparency.
- Collaborate with national and international partners to expand access to Islamic financial services.
