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Thursday, 19 March 2009

Bahrain's Islamic banks to strengthen links amid crisis

Islamic Finance
Top banking industry officials agree more coordination to tackle impact of global turmoil.

Bahrain's Islamic banks to strengthen links amid crisis

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

VTB to enter sukuk issuance market

Islamic Finance
Russia's 2nd largest bank may issue the country's first Islamic bonds in a deal worth 'several' million dollars.

VTB to enter sukuk issuance market

Monday, 09 March 2009

Amiri Capital launches Islamic fund of funds

Islamic Finance
Asset manager confirms first Islamic fund of long/short hedge funds marketed in Mideast.

Amiri Capital launches Islamic fund of funds

Monday, 02 March 2009

Jeddah-based IDB targets 15% rise in loans, sukuk

Islamic Finance
Saudi bank plans sukuk issue in "a few months"; eyes agriculture for investments.

Jeddah-based IDB targets 15% rise in loans, sukuk

Sharia harmonisation possible in long run - Thai bank

Islamic Finance
Thailand's Islamic bank sees global parity of sharia interpretation in future; scholars differ.

Sharia harmonisation possible in long run - Thai bank

Thursday, 26 February 2009

Moody's backs Islamic banks to emerge stronger

Islamic Finance
Rating agency says Islamic finance industry will rebound after being hit by fall in oil price.

Moody's backs Islamic banks to emerge stronger

Wednesday, 25 February 2009

IFIs face hit on profits due to property slowdown

Islamic Finance
Direct exposure to real esate for Islamic Financial Institutions topped 20% in 2008.

IFIs face hit on profits due to property slowdown

Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Islamic financiers meet as downturn bites business

Islamic Finance
Scholars, lawyers & investors plan to discuss the future of Islamic finance in London.

Islamic financiers meet as downturn bites business

Thursday, 19 February 2009

DIFC chief economist urges Gulf gov'ts on sukuks

Islamic Finance
Dr Nasser Saidi says there has never been a better time to start issuing Islamic bonds.

DIFC chief economist urges Gulf gov'ts on sukuks

Monday, 16 February 2009

Gulf Islamic finance centres 'no threat to London'

Islamic Finance
London's Lord Mayor welcomes competition from Dubai, Bahrain during Gulf visit.

Gulf Islamic finance centres 'no threat to London'

Thursday, 12 February 2009

GCC set to see $30bn Islamic bonds issuance

Islamic Finance
Moody's chief says companies about to make move after delay caused by global crisis.

GCC set to see $30bn Islamic bonds issuance

Thursday, 29 January 2009

DIB moves to improve corporate governance

Islamic Finance
Islamic bank inks a founding member sponsorship deal with Hawkamah Institute.

DIB moves to improve corporate governance

Monday, 26 January 2009

Prognosis good for Qatari insurance

Islamic Finance
Standard & Poor's remains guardedly optimistic about the prospects for the Qatari insurance sector.

Prognosis good for Qatari insurance

Friday, 23 January 2009

World's largest sharia lender 'to launch by June'

Islamic Finance
UPDATE 1: Bahrain based bank set to have paid-up capital of $11bn - industry chief.

World's largest sharia lender 'to launch by June'

Thursday, 22 January 2009

Shari'ah compliance issues hit sukuk - Moody's

Islamic Finance
Global crisis main factor in issuance slump, but compliance issues also had impact.

Shari'ah compliance issues hit sukuk - Moody's

Sunday, 18 January 2009

$500mn Sharia Russian property fund launches

Islamic Finance
Investment bank's new fund set to target sovereign wealth funds in Middle East.

$500mn Sharia Russian property fund launches

Thursday, 15 January 2009

GCC bond markets slide 62.4%

Islamic Finance
Islamic bonds increase GCC market share but overall markets decrease substantially in 2008 - report.

GCC bond markets slide 62.4%

Wednesday, 14 January 2009

Islamic bond issuance down 56%

Islamic Finance
Despite a dramatic decline in volumes in 2008, S&P says long-term prospects for sukuk are good.

Islamic bond issuance down 56%

Tuesday, 13 January 2009

BBK launches Islamic investment banking arm

Islamic Finance
Shari'a compliant launch by the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait has paid-up capital of $125mn.

BBK launches Islamic investment banking arm

Sunday, 11 January 2009

Deutsche Bank launches new Shari'ah platform

Islamic Finance
Bank announces 'first of its kind' platform for Islamic investors called Al Mi'yar.

Deutsche Bank launches new Shari'ah platform

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