Islamic finance
Banks face heavy burden from sanctions in the Middle East
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Ever-increasing sanctions are creating operational challenges not only for sanctioned entities but the industry as a whole
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Dow Jones Indexes has launched a series of European dividends-focused and European real estate-driven indexes. The eight additions are the latest in the company's succession of new market barometers underscoring...
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Credit Awards 2011 winner: HSBC – Best bank for Islamic finance
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Developing a sharia op risk framework
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Islamic banking is banking in consonance with the ethos and value system of Islam and governed, in addition to conventional and risk management rules, by the principles laid down by sharia – laws imposed by the Koran and the jurisprudence of Islamic...
Islamic Bank of Asia names O'Connor as new CEO
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Toby O’Connor has been appointed the new CEO of the Islamic Bank of Asia
Takaful presents unique ALM challenges for insurers in Asia
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The takaful market presents unique challenges to the insurance industry, but the rewards up for grabs are huge given its potential size. How are insurers managing their assets and liabilities in the risk funds embedded in the insurance products? And how...
Where sharia meets the AMA
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International standards often fall short when applied to Islamic finance. We look at the complexities of adjusting established laws to comply with the principles of sharia, and the moves under way to create a national data-pooling system for handling...
Sharia-compliant products go from strength to strength
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The global financial crisis may prove to be a blessing in disguise for Islamic structured products providers in Malaysia, as demand for low-risk, sharia-compliant products is outpacing demand for conventional structured products. Wietske Blees reports...
Index roundup
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Providing investors with a benchmark for Malaysian ringgit sovereign sukuk investments, Bloomberg has launched a ringgit sukuk Islamic index in conjunction with the Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM). The Bloomberg AIBIM Bursa...
Sponsored statement: FWU
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FWU AG was founded in 1989 by international entrepreneur Dr Manfred Dirrheimer, and accounts for more than 160 qualified professionals encompassing 26 different nationalities and speaking 40 different languages
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