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# StrideUp’s shariah-compliant RMBS recognised with two IFN Deal of the Year awards

StrideUp’s Meridian Funding 2025-1 transaction has been awarded United Kingdom Deal of the Year and Most Innovative Deal of the Year by Islamic Finance News, recognising the role of shariah-compliant structures in UK public securitisation markets.

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Published: 26 Jan, 2026
Published: 26 Jan, 2026

We’re proud to share that Meridian Funding 2025-1, StrideUp’s shariah-compliant Residential Mortgage-Backed Security (RMBS), has been recognised by Islamic Finance News with two awards.

## 🏆 United Kingdom Deal of the Year

## 🏆 Most Innovative Deal of the Year

The transaction brought Islamic home finance into the UK public securitisation market at institutional scale, demonstrating that faith-aligned structures can meet the same regulatory, governance and transparency standards as conventional finance.

This recognition reflects the collective effort behind the deal across structuring, legal, regulatory and investor collaboration, as well as the progress being made toward more inclusive, values-aligned home finance.

## “We’re grateful to our partners and advisers for their support and proud of the StrideUp team for delivering a transaction that continues to move the sector forward.” – Sakeeb Zaman, StrideUp CEO.

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