Dr. Alaa Guidara, CRM, PGD, Ph.D
Dr. Alaa Guidara is a globally recognized expert in Islamic finance, fintech, and ethical investing, combining deep academic rigor with hands-on industry experience. He is the founder of Finispia, a leading Halal stock screening platform trusted by users in 50+ countries including investors, advisors, and institutions seeking reliable Shariah-compliant insights.
A distinguished professor of finance, Dr. Guidara has served as a visiting scholar at the Financial Markets Authority of Quebec and as a visiting professor at universities across Europe and North America. His academic work bridges Islamic finance, risk management and financial innovation, with publications in top-tier journals including the Journal of Banking and Finance and the Journal of Applied Economics. He also serves as a reviewer for leading academic journals and international conferences.
Dr. Guidara holds a Ph.D. in Finance and Insurance from Laval University (Canada) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Insurance (London, UK). He is a co-founder and board member of S7 Equity, a Canada-based faith based private equity firm, and serves as an Ambassador for the National Crowdfunding and FinTech Association of Canada (NCFA).
About Finispia Institute
Finispia Institute is the educational arm of Finispia, a leading platform for Halal stock screening. It’s part of the broader Finispia ecosystem that supports halal financial decision-making. The Institute offers a range of online programs and certifications along with in-person master class on demand. Finispia was founded in 2018 and have +50.000 users in +100 countries.
Dr. Alaa Guidara is a globally recognized expert in Islamic finance, fintech, and ethical investing, combining deep academic rigor with hands-on industry experience. He is the founder of Finispia, a leading Halal stock screening platform trusted by users in 50+ countries including investors, advisors, and institutions seeking reliable Shariah-compliant insights.
A distinguished professor of finance, Dr. Guidara has served as a visiting scholar at the Financial Markets Authority of Quebec and as a visiting professor at universities across Europe and North America. His academic work bridges Islamic finance, risk management and financial innovation, with publications in top-tier journals including the Journal of Banking and Finance and the Journal of Applied Economics. He also serves as a reviewer for leading academic journals and international conferences.
Dr. Guidara holds a Ph.D. in Finance and Insurance from Laval University (Canada) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Insurance (London, UK). He is a co-founder and board member of S7 Equity, a Canada-based faith based private equity firm, and serves as an Ambassador for the National Crowdfunding and FinTech Association of Canada (NCFA).
About Finispia Institute
Finispia Institute is the educational arm of Finispia, a leading platform for Halal stock screening. It’s part of the broader Finispia ecosystem that supports halal financial decision-making. The Institute offers a range of online programs and certifications along with in-person master class on demand. Finispia was founded in 2018 and have +50.000 users in +100 countries.