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MAQASID GLOBAL TRADE CONSULTING

Bridging Trade Finance & Ethical Finance Across Australia, the Gulf, and the Horn of Africa

Business Concept Summary

Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, MAQASID Global Trade Consulting is a specialised advisory firm with a core focus on Trade Finance, complemented by expertise in Ethical and Islamic Finance. We facilitate cross-border transactions between Australia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and the Horn of Africa. Our firm delivers tailored structuring, compliance, and capacity-building services to businesses, financial institutions, and development organisations seeking Shariah-compliant and hybrid trade finance solutions.

Mission

To empower cross-border trade through innovative, Shariah-compliant financial advisory, enhancing inclusive economic growth between Australia, the Gulf, and the Horn of Africa.

Strategic Value Proposition

MAQASID operates at the intersection of three rapidly integrating trade corridors:

  • Australia: a major exporter of halal meat, agricultural goods, and education services
  • Gulf/Middle East: a financial powerhouse and trade hub with advanced Islamic banking networks
  • Horn of Africa: an emerging market with growing demand for Shariah-compliant trade and infrastructure financing

 

From our base in Melbourne, we provide cross-border expertise, structuring advisory, and regulatory insight to facilitate smooth, ethical, and bankable trade across these regions.

Specialised Advisory Services

1. Trade Finance Structuring (Conventional & Islamic)

    • Develop Murabaha, Wakalah, and Ijarah-based financing for import/export operations
    • Structure Letters of Credit (LCs) compliant with UCP 600 and AAOIFI Shariah standards
    • Implement risk mitigation strategies for buyers, sellers, and financiers

2. Compliance & Capacity Building

    • Train banks and institutions in Islamic trade finance operations
    • Conduct Shariah governance reviews and compliance audits
    • Advise regulators and DFIs in the Horn of Africa on policy and operational frameworks

3. Trade Infrastructure & Sukuk Advisory

    • Structure Sukuk (Islamic bonds) linked to agri-trade and logistics sectors
    • Guide development of public-private trade corridor projects

4. Islamic Fintech & Digital Trade Solutions

    • Guide adoption of Islamic fintech tools (e.g., blockchain-based LC platforms)
    • Integrate halal compliance and trade digitalisation strategies for SMEs
    • Advise on tokenisation and Islamic finance APIs for trade platforms

Who We Serve

  • Islamic and conventional banks in the GCC and Horn of Africa
  • Australian exporters seeking Shariah-compliant trade solutions
  • Halal food producers, pharmaceutical exporters, and livestock traders
  • Government agencies, DFIs (e.g., ITFC, Afreximbank), and NGOs
  • Trade platform developers and Islamic fintech startups

Why MAQASID?

  • Expertise in Islamic finance principles and international trade finance standards
  • Cross-continental presence and insight into three key economic regions
  • Strong academic and industry networks in Australia, the GCC, and Africa
  • Multilingual delivery capabilities in English, Arabic, and Somali

Vision

To be the leading cross-border trade finance consulting firm connecting advanced and emerging markets through ethical, inclusive, and resilient financial solutions.

"Bridging Markets with Maqasid: Where Trade Meets Trust."

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