IFC Launches Shared Data and Knowledge Platform for Participation Finance Sector

The Istanbul Finance Center (IFC), in collaboration with the Presidency Investment and Finance Office and Ibn Haldun University, has launched the Türkiye Participation Finance Open Data and Knowledge Center (KFInfo). The platform will serve as a centralized hub for data, research, and academic knowledge related to participation finance, strengthening the sector’s information infrastructure.

The Istanbul Finance Center (IFC), together with the Presidency Investment and Finance Office and Ibn Haldun University, has introduced a new digital initiative designed to enhance the institutional and knowledge infrastructure of Türkiye’s participation finance industry. Established under the name Türkiye Participation Finance Open Data and Knowledge Center (KFInfo), the platform aims to consolidate data, analytical resources, and academic research related to participation finance within a single digital ecosystem.

The platform will provide stakeholders with access to content generated by public institutions, private sector organizations, universities, civil society groups, and international organizations, creating a comprehensive and accessible knowledge base for the industry.

The signing ceremony for the KFInfo initiative was attended by Ahmet İhsan Erdem, General Manager of the Istanbul Finance Center; Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, President of the Presidency Investment and Finance Office; and Prof. Dr. Atilla Arkan, Rector of Ibn Haldun University.

Commenting on the partnership, Ahmet İhsan Erdem, General Manager of the Istanbul Finance Center, stated:

“A robust data and knowledge infrastructure is essential for the sustainable growth of the participation finance sector. KFInfo will bring together diverse stakeholders within a common knowledge ecosystem and support data-driven decision-making processes. We believe this initiative will increase the visibility of Türkiye’s expertise in participation finance while contributing to the sector’s development and strengthening its international competitiveness.”

Designed to expand access to reliable data and information resources, KFInfo is expected to become a leading reference center for Türkiye’s participation finance ecosystem. The platform aims to facilitate access to sector-specific data and analyses, support academic research, and contribute to policy development processes. It is also expected to enhance Türkiye’s knowledge production capacity in participation finance and strengthen its international profile in the field.

About Istanbul Finance Center (IFC)

Established with the vision of fostering stronger integration with international financial markets, the Istanbul Finance Center aims to become a regional financial hub in the short term and a global financial center in the long term. The center brings together public and private banks, portfolio management companies, brokerage firms, insurance providers, and professional service organizations within a single ecosystem.

Major institutions, including the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA), are already located within the center, while the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB) and Borsa Istanbul are expected to relocate to the campus by 2027.

With approximately 1.3 million square meters of office space, 100,000 square meters of retail and social facilities, and a dedicated congress center, IFC offers an integrated environment designed to meet the diverse needs of the business community. Developed with a smart-city approach and high operational resilience standards, the Istanbul Finance Center serves as a strategic hub supporting the growth of Türkiye’s economy and the advancement of its financial markets.