Case Studies

Case Studies

Institutional Advisory Engagements

Selected governance and structuring mandates delivered across banking, capital markets, fintech, regulatory, and Islamic social finance environments—across multiple jurisdictions.

Confidentiality: Client identities remain confidential in accordance with professional and governance obligations.

Shariah 360 supports institutions through structured advisory mandates designed to strengthen governance, ensure Sharia compliance integrity, and align operational frameworks with institutional and regulatory expectations. The engagements below are presented at a high level to preserve institutional privacy and integrity.

Bank MENA & Africa

Sharia Governance Framework – Islamic Banking Institution

Governance architecture and oversight model designed to support board expectations and supervisory requirements.

Mandate scope

  • Governance framework design
  • Sharia committee charter development
  • Internal Sharia control architecture
  • Reporting and oversight model

Outcome

Structured governance model aligned with institutional board expectations and supervisory oversight requirements.

Fund GCC

Sukuk Structuring & Documentation Review

Transaction structuring validation and documentation review for capital market instruments.

Mandate scope

  • Sukuk structure validation
  • Transaction documentation review
  • Compliance narrative alignment
  • Certification readiness

Outcome

Transaction structured and documented in alignment with Sharia governance standards prior to market issuance.

Fintech Europe & MENA

Fintech Product Compliance Structuring

Sharia-by-design enablement for digital finance solutions supported with governance workflows.

Mandate scope

  • Product structuring review
  • Governance integration
  • Compliance control mapping
  • Operational readiness advisory

Outcome

Sharia-aligned digital offering supported by structured compliance governance.

Regulator Africa

Regulatory Framework Advisory

Policy and framework enhancement to support structured Islamic finance oversight.

Mandate scope

  • Islamic finance policy advisory
  • Governance requirements mapping
  • Institutional alignment guidance
  • Stakeholder consultation support

Outcome

Framework enhancement supporting structured Islamic finance oversight at supervisory level.

NGO Multi-jurisdictional

Islamic Social Finance Governance (Zakat / Waqf)

Governance structuring and transparency frameworks for social finance initiatives.

Mandate scope

  • Governance structuring
  • Transparency and reporting framework
  • Compliance review mechanisms
  • Certification readiness

Outcome

Strengthened institutional credibility and structured Sharia oversight for social finance operations.

Fund GCC & Europe

Institutional Sharia Audit Readiness

Internal Sharia audit preparation and control strengthening to support stakeholder confidence.

Mandate scope

  • Internal Sharia audit preparation
  • Policy and procedure refinement
  • Risk assessment mapping
  • Implementation training

Outcome

Enhanced internal compliance processes aligned with governance expectations and stakeholder confidence.

Institutional Engagements

Selected Advisory Mandates

A selection of high-level advisory engagements delivered across Islamic Banking, Capital Markets (Sukuk & Funds), Fintech, Islamic Social Finance, Regulatory, and Project Study & Development—across multiple jurisdictions.

Bank

Sharia Governance Framework & Oversight

Council-led governance design, committee charters, internal Sharia control model, and reporting lines aligned with regulator expectations and international best practices.

Governance Audit readiness Multi-jurisdictional
Fund

Sukuk / Fund Structuring & Documentation Review

Sharia structuring advisory for capital market instruments, review of term sheets and legal documentation, and validation of compliance narrative for stakeholders.

Structuring Certification Capital Markets
Fintech

Fintech Sharia Compliance Enablement

Product compliance mapping, governance workflows, and Sharia-by-design checkpoints for digital finance solutions, including payments, lending, or investment platforms.

Compliance Governance Training
Regulator

Regulatory & Policy Advisory (Framework Alignment)

Advisory support to supervisory authorities on national frameworks, governance requirements, and alignment with established standards (e.g., AAOIFI/IFSB) where applicable.

Policy note Regulatory Governance
NGO

Islamic Social Finance Programs (Zakat / Waqf)

Sharia review of social finance initiatives, governance design for zakat/waqf programs, and impact-oriented compliance frameworks with transparent reporting.

Governance Certification Social Finance
Bank

Project Study & Development (Feasibility / Design)

End-to-end project studies for Islamic finance initiatives—feasibility, governance blueprint, stakeholder mapping, and implementation roadmap across regions.

Project study Structuring Multi-sector

Confidentiality: Client names and engagement details are not publicly disclosed. Summaries are presented at a high level to preserve integrity and advisory confidentiality.