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My Research On The Subprime Mortgage Crisis 2008 and How It Relates To Islamic Finance…

2. May 2013

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My Research On The Subprime Mortgage Crisis 2008 and How It Relates To Islamic Finance…

When I meet, my non Muslim clients who are learning more about Islamic finance, sometimes they are curious, and they asked me, why Muslims cannot take interest. (riba) Why, Muslims, cannot include speculative investments, like derivatives etc2, in their investment portfolio? (maysir) I will normally answer, that God doesn’t allow us and stop at that. Today, I decide to blog [...]

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Financial Consultant, Helmi Hakim Graduates With First Class Honours….

24. April 2013

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Financial Consultant, Helmi Hakim Graduates With First Class Honours….

Alhamdulillah Wa Shukrillah…. I have finally graduated with Bachelor Of Science (Hons) in Banking and Wealth Management, University Of Wales, UK, with first class honours.   It has been an uphill task thus far, juggling appointments with clients and school, but a rewarding  and satisfying one. I have made great friends along the way and learnt [...]

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I just thought, wanna buy a car in Singapore…

26. February 2013

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I just thought, wanna buy a car in Singapore…

I was planning to buy a car, paying a downpayment of $10,000 and rest on loan. Everything is now stable. I completed my degree. I am happily engaged with my beautiful fiance, getting married at the end of the year, and Alhamdulillah, now, I am having lots of appointments non stop, justifying that a car [...]

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Malay Weddings: How Much Money You Need, To Get Married In Singapore?

8. October 2012

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Malay Weddings: How Much Money You Need, To Get Married In Singapore?

My friend always tell me, “You all Malay, very lucky one….. We, Chinese ar, our wedding can cost $50,000 – $60,000…… Our life savings all gone….” I used to agree with them, until I plan for my own one…. but now, I have a come back line, ” Ya lah….But you all can cover back [...]

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Empowering The Muslim Community In Singapore With Financial Planning….

25. July 2012

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Empowering The Muslim Community In Singapore With Financial Planning….

Alhamdulillah…. NTUC Income Muslim financial consultants will be renewing our effort to reach the community, by having a roadshow booth at Joo Chiat Complex NTUC Fairprice from 23rd July 2012 to 5th August 2012. We have been consistent in our commitment, determination and spirit to engage the community, educating them on the importance of proper [...]

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The Avengers and Our Duty As Financial Planners In Singapore…

11. May 2012

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The Avengers and Our Duty As Financial Planners In Singapore…

How many of you have watched this latest movie, “The Avengers”? For every 10 of you reading this blog post, I can guarantee at least 5-6 of you have watched this movie, because it is soooo popular… My facebook feeds are flooded with people “checking in” the cinema to watch the movie or filled with [...]

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Muslims In Singapore Can Now Use Revocable Nomination For Their Insurance Policies….

25. March 2012

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Muslims In Singapore Can Now Use Revocable Nomination For Their Insurance Policies….

Alhamdulillah…. MUIS has issued a FATWA allowing Muslims to use revocable nomination for their insurance policies. (Myself and my client interviewed by BERITASuria, Malay news channel, few days ago. Click the link to view video) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. This new fatwa, is a fatwa that has been much welcome by the Muslim community who owns  insurance policies in [...]

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How To Curb Yourselves From Spending Over Your Limits…

9. December 2011

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How To Curb Yourselves From Spending Over Your Limits…

Few days back, I received a whatsapp message from my girlfriend. She was talking about buying a beautiful eyeshadow, which was on sale at Tampines Point. As she knew that I am a prudent and careful buyer, also a voracious saver, she asked me for help……. She asked me to motivate her, not to succumb [...]

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Proven Methods I Learn In School To Help You Make Decisions…..

18. May 2011

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Proven Methods I Learn In School To Help You Make Decisions…..

Alhamdulillah….I completed my 2 exams, Advanced Quantitative Analysis and Corporate Finance, last week… It is definitely challenging for me, to juggle both work and study at the same time, but I guess, I will soon, get used to it. I am thankful, that my job, as a financial consultant, is pretty FLEXIBLE. We can make [...]

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Election Is Coming……What is on your wishlist???

26. April 2011

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Election Is Coming……What is on your wishlist???

                  Election Is Coming……What is on your wishlist??? Do share with us here……   My other related posts that may interest you: Huge, Drastic & Mind Boggling Transformation Coming Your Way @ HelmiHakim.com Financial Associate, Helmi Hakim In A Process of Engaging A Telemarketer… I am Home [...]

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Financial Consultant, Helmi Hakim Recommends IslamicBusiness.sg

14. February 2011

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Financial Consultant, Helmi Hakim Recommends IslamicBusiness.sg

Is there at times in your life, where you were overwhelmed with questions? Questions about life….Questions about relationship…..Questions about business…. Questions that it seems difficult in finding the answers, especially one, that in conjunction with the Quran and Hadith. As a financial consultant, I would consider myself as a voracious reader and collector of books [...]

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