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Global debt goes Islamic

Islamic Finance
Despite a slowdown in the Islamic bond market, firms around the globe are turning to Islamic issuances.



Thursday, 10 July 2008

The new colour of Islamic money

Islamic Finance
Islamic banks are moving to centre stage as they bid to take market share from conventional lenders.

The new colour of Islamic money

Thursday, 03 July 2008

Sukuk and the city

Islamic Finance
The City of London has had a rough time recently, but for the city's Islamic financiers, outlook looks rosier.

Sukuk and the city

Thursday, 19 June 2008

High finance

Islamic Finance
Amid continuing turmoil in global credit markets, Islamic finance is going from strength to strength.

High finance

Sunday, 15 June 2008

First Islamic China fund launched

Islamic Finance
Mayfair Pacific creates $300mn Sharia compliant fund to capitalise on region's rapid growth.

First Islamic China fund launched

Thursday, 29 May 2008

Banks hoard Fed cuts

Islamic Finance
Regional mortgage lenders are refusing to pass falling US interest rates on to customers in the emirates.

Banks hoard Fed cuts

Friday, 16 May 2008

Rich pickings

Islamic Finance
More banks are creating best-of-breed offerings to cater for ultra high net worth clients.

Rich pickings

Saturday, 19 April 2008

Sale of the century

Islamic Finance
Confidence seems to be returning to markets as firms get IPO plans back on track.

Sale of the century

Saturday, 12 April 2008

Money with morals

Islamic Finance
Shariah-compliant finance is becoming increasingly international in its reach and popularity.

Money with morals

Monday, 03 March 2008

Islamic risk

Islamic Finance
Islamic banks face the same risks as conventional lenders, as well as some unique to Islamic finance.

Islamic risk

Tuesday, 19 February 2008

ETFs arrive

Islamic Finance
Exchange traded funds enable cost effective investment and could allow more foreign investment.

ETFs arrive

Tuesday, 12 February 2008

Laundry service

Islamic Finance
The events of Sept. 11, 2001 placed the regions' financial sector under increased scrutiny.

Laundry service

Sunday, 10 February 2008

Raising the roof

Islamic Finance
Mortgage securitisation may make you think of Citigroup's Chuck Prince's US$23.2bn misjudgement.

Raising the roof

Monday, 04 February 2008

Dawn of the GCC Shariah superbanks

Islamic Finance
The launch of Noor Islamic Bank in January could spur consolidation and mega mergers.

Dawn of the GCC Shariah superbanks

Friday, 17 August 2007

Banking on piety

Islamic Finance
Arabian Business examines the growth of Islamic finance and attempts to untangle its complexities.

Banking on piety

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Leading the way

Islamic Finance
Amlak's new CEO on why he's ready for the challenges facing the Islamic home finance firm.

Leading the way

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