Stefano Prandi is a Certified European Financial Analyst and Ordinary Member of the Italian Association for Financial Analysis in Milan. He grew up in the Middle East and started his career in the banking industry as a financial analyst for Emirates National Bank of Dubai and later as a Capital Markets Advisor for Credit Agricole Italy.
In 2018, he joined a Family Office in Switzerland where he oversaw all financial, tax and corporate advisory aspects for clients operating in Middle East and North Africa. His responsibilities also include KYC procedures, anti–money laundering (AML), preparing the yearly budget, and maintaining and developing relationships with government authorities.
Stefano holds several directorship positions in Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, and UK. He graduated in Geneva, and he holds a master’s degree (MSc) in international finance. Currently, he is obtaining a Master in Advanced Studies (MAS) in International Tax Law from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland.
Organizations
- Ordinary Member of the Italian Association for Financial Analysis (AIAF, Milan)
- Associate Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI, UK)
Qualifications
- Islamic Finance Qualification (CISI,UK)
- Certified European Financial Analyst (EFFAS, Germany)
Published works
- Pricing of Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking: An Empirical Study
(2021): EJIF – European Journal of Islamic Finance, 18, 2021 - A Market Timing Strategy for the GCC Conventional and Shariah Stock Indices (2023): SJEF – Saudi Journal of Economics & Finance, 7 (4), 2023