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Saudi Electricity set to sell more sukuk

Islamic Finance
CEO of state-owned enterprise indicates market may be tapped again after last week's pricing of $5bn issue.



Friday, 03 July 2009

Islamic banks need to revamp business model - E&Y

Islamic Finance
Liquidity constraints will force Islamic banks to look for new customers, funds sources.

Islamic banks need to revamp business model - E&Y

Wednesday, 01 July 2009

Dow Jones launches Islamic Index

Islamic Finance
International Titans 100 Index will provide exposure to leading Shari'ah-compliant companies outside US.

Dow Jones launches Islamic Index

Sunday, 28 June 2009

Former Islamic finance company chief jailed

Islamic Finance
Ex-chairman and four board members sent to prison in breach of trust case.

Former Islamic finance company chief jailed

Saturday, 27 June 2009

Bahrain's Capinnova to co-invest in $50m retail sector project

Islamic Finance
Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait unit signs Islamic project finance deal for local mall.

Bahrain's Capinnova to co-invest in $50m retail sector project

Monday, 22 June 2009

Kuwait's KIA to auction stake in Boubyan

Islamic Finance
UPDATE 1: Sovereign wealth fund looking to offload 20% stake via public auction in July. 

Kuwait's KIA to auction stake in Boubyan

Saturday, 20 June 2009

Saudi developer Jabal Omar plans sukuk issue

Islamic Finance
Saudi developer had earlier faced problems in raising a multi-billion dollar financing.

Saudi developer Jabal Omar plans sukuk issue

Thursday, 18 June 2009

NBK raises Boubyan Bank stake

Islamic Finance
National Bank of Kuwait becomes third-largest shareholder in the Islamic lender.

NBK raises Boubyan Bank stake

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Albaraka sees '09 net profit flat

Islamic Finance
Bahrain-based Islamic bank says expected numbers due to systems investment and branch openings.

Albaraka sees '09 net profit flat

Monday, 15 June 2009

Islamic lender Amlak posts Q1 loss

Islamic Finance
Company chairman says it has been 'one of most challenging periods' for mortgage industry.

Islamic lender Amlak posts Q1 loss

Shuaa Capital seeks to enter sukuk market

Islamic Finance
Dubai-based investment bank plans to sell the Islamic bonds issued by Saudi firm.

Shuaa Capital seeks to enter sukuk market

Sunday, 14 June 2009

Trustee seeks clarity from Saudi's Saad on $650m sukuk

Islamic Finance
Citicorp Trustee Co. confirms request to Saad for funds to secure against liabilities.

Trustee seeks clarity from Saudi's Saad on $650m sukuk

NBK buys 19.1% in Islamic lender for $420m

Islamic Finance
NBK to buy Commercial Bank of Kuwait's stake in Boubyan Bank as part of strategic drive.

NBK buys 19.1% in Islamic lender for $420m

Saturday, 13 June 2009

Saudi Electricity sukuk seen priced above maiden issue

Islamic Finance
Gulf's largest utility by market value begins roadshow for its 2nd sukuk issue.

Saudi Electricity sukuk seen priced above maiden issue

Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Dubai investment firm signs China JV deal

Islamic Finance
Amara Holdings inks agreement to identify Islamic finance opportunities in China.

Dubai investment firm signs China JV deal

Monday, 08 June 2009

Bahrain sukuk priced at lower end of expectations

Islamic Finance
Fund manager says tight pricing will limit liquidity of sovereign sukuk issue.

Bahrain sukuk priced at lower end of expectations

Tamweel disputes media report on funding needs

Islamic Finance
UPDATE 1: Dubai mortgage lender dismisses analysis and conclusion of report.

Tamweel disputes media report on funding needs

Thursday, 04 June 2009

Islamic bank chief refuses to rule out future merger

Islamic Finance
EXCLUSIVE: Noor Islamic CEO calls for greater consolidation in banking sector.

Islamic bank chief refuses to rule out future merger

Islam allows organised tawarruq asset sales - scholar

Islamic Finance
Tawarruq is widely used as a financing and liquidity management tool but sharia jurists differ on its permissibility.

Islam allows organised tawarruq asset sales - scholar

Wednesday, 03 June 2009

Dubai Islamic Bank buys back trust certificates

Islamic Finance
Purchase by DIB part of tender offer to retire $200m of outstanding sukuk certifcates.

Dubai Islamic Bank buys back trust certificates

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