(MENAFN- Gulf Times) QInvest, one of the most prominent Islamic financial institutions globally, has been awarded the Global Leadership Award for Excellence in the International Banking and Finance Sector at the 2015 awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The awards, which are now in their fifth year, recognise leading institutions and figures across many sectors and industries. The ceremony brings together and showcases global leaders representing the diplomatic, business, financial, government, philanthropic, media and social sectors.
The event is organised by The Leaders International, a high-profile business magazine and co-organised by the American Leadership Development Association, a US-based non government organisation that promotes leadership. "QInvest has come a long way since we launched our new strategy in early 2013, and successfully positioned the bank to support Qatar and the wider region's international investment plans. In addition, we have ensured that we are ideally placed to nurture the growth of the global Islamic finance industry and act as a gateway for investors looking to access the region's fast growing dynamic economy," its chief executive Tamim Hamad al-Kawari said.
Highlighting that this international accolade is a significant achievement for the experienced and talented team that is continually developing solutions and responding to clients' needs; Michael Katounas, deputy chief executive and head of Investment Banking, said "Looking into 2015, we have a strong pipeline of deal flow which will further strengthen our position as a leader in the markets in which we operate." QInvest recently reported strong performance across its three core business lines - investment banking, principal investments and asset management € with an increase in revenues by 27% and net profit rising 57%. Picture shows Katounas, along with other dignitaries, receiving the award in Kuala Lumpur.
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