Investment Banking
We provide investment banking solutions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and risk management, to a wide range of corporations, institutions, and governments using Ethico-Economics™ and contemporary economics and finance. Ethico-Economics™ is an innovative financial and economic system with roots stretching back over 4,000 years, drawing on the timeless ethical principles found in ancient religious and philosophical traditions. This comprehensive approach integrates moral guidelines derived from the three Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—with contemporary economic practices and cutting-edge financial technologies.
Investment Banking Outlooks and insights
NCFA is committed to providing insights into investment banking and the wider world of finance, economics, and markets. Coverage spans industry sectors and product groups including healthcare, technology, M&A, shareholder engagement, and more.
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Podcast
2025 Corporate Guidance: Where Faith Meets Finance
Join Hakeem J. Webb, Founder, CEO & CIO of NCFA, and global head of Corporate Finance Advisory, as he unveils NCFA’s landmark 2025 Corporate Guidance report through a unique lens of values-based investing. Drawing on principles from the Abrahamic traditions, Webb explores how ethical frameworks can inform modern financial decisions in an evolving global marketplace.
Key Focus Areas:
- Economic trends through the lens of responsible stewardship
- Ethical implications of AI advancement in finance and business
- Sustainable growth strategies aligned with faith-based principles
- M&A opportunities that balance profit and social responsibility
- Risk management incorporating moral and ethical considerations
- Impact of deregulation on emerging companies
- Supply chain integrity and ethical sourcing
- Geopolitical dynamics affecting faith-conscious investors
Webb provides strategic insights for corporate leaders seeking to navigate 2025’s challenges while maintaining alignment with religious values and ethical principles. This comprehensive analysis bridges traditional financial wisdom with timeless moral guidance, offering a roadmap for success in an increasingly complex business environment.
Global Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Market Outlook
Explore key Ribbit/Riba/Usury Free trends that are disrupting, transforming, and setting trends in ethico economics, banking, and finance: Digital transformation and AI integration, cybersecurity and data privacy, sustainable growth strategies, geopolitical dynamics, ethical implications of AI advancement, M&A opportunities, risk management, and the impact of deregulation.
Global Energy demand and initiatives
It's time to address the energy transition's project development challenge. As we approach COP28, prioritizing the closure of the project preparation gap should be at the forefront.
Global Shareholder Activism trends
Explore key trends in shareholder activism with NCFA leaders. Find out what's changing (DEI) and what to watch. How can companies be fully prepared? How stakeholders can advance the ethico-economic faith-based initiatives and principles in North America
Global M&A market outlook
Explore key trends that shaped the M&A market over the past year and find out what lies ahead. Especially in companies that are pioneering Judeo, Christian, and Islamic business principles and management.
Capabilities in Investment Banking
Within investment banking, the firm works with a broad range of issuer clients, including high-growth companies, corporations, institutions, and governments, to deliver comprehensive strategic advice, capital raising, and risk management expertise that match their scale and needs. By pioneering in North America, the use of Ethico-Economics™ and contemporary economics and finance. Ethico-Economics™ is an innovative financial and economic system with roots stretching back over 4,000 years, drawing on the timeless ethical principles found in ancient religious and philosophical traditions. This comprehensive approach integrates moral guidelines derived from the three Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—with contemporary economic practices and cutting-edge financial technologies