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Friday, 09 January 2009

New Islamic bond issuance hits three-year low

Islamic Finance
Sukuk sales in key markets hit badly by deepening global woes - industry group.

New Islamic bond issuance hits three-year low

Tuesday, 06 January 2009

Noor Investment's global expansion plans 'on hold'

Islamic Finance
Group CEO says focus is on local market as it launches new Islamic insurance division.

Noor Investment's global expansion plans 'on hold'

Tuesday, 30 December 2008

Saudi Hollandi completes $207mn sukuk sale

Islamic Finance
Islamic bond issue has ten-year maturity, priced at 200bps above Saudi interbank rate. 

Saudi Hollandi completes $207mn sukuk sale

Wednesday, 24 December 2008

Qatar Islamic Bank eyes $1.04bn through wealth fund

Islamic Finance
Shareholders approve proposal to issue new shares to Qatar Investment Authority.

Qatar Islamic Bank eyes $1.04bn through wealth fund

Sunday, 14 December 2008

UAE's Dolphin to issue $1bn bond in 2009 - report

Islamic Finance
Refinancing package for Qatar-UAE gas pipeline also to contain $500m Islamic element.

UAE's Dolphin to issue $1bn bond in 2009 - report

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's expansion plans

Islamic Finance
Buoyant demand for Islamic banking fuels growth plans amid global turmoil.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's expansion plans

Wednesday, 03 December 2008

Islamic investments could weather financial storm

Islamic Finance
Despite weak Q3, Sharia investments outperforming year-to-date - SEI.

Islamic investments could weather financial storm

Tuesday, 02 December 2008

Qatar Real Estate in $275mn Islamic financing deal

Islamic Finance
Qatar National Bank and Qatar Islamic Bank provide ijara funds for property projects.

Qatar Real Estate in $275mn Islamic financing deal

Monday, 01 December 2008

Islamic finance sector needs more sharia scholars

Islamic Finance
Fewer than 100 scholars worldwide qualified to sit on sharia compliance boards, says expert.

Islamic finance sector needs more sharia scholars

Sunday, 30 November 2008

Al Salam and HSH Nordbank in Islamic finance venture

Islamic Finance
UAE-based ASI and German bank set to register with DIFC next year.

Al Salam and HSH Nordbank in Islamic finance venture

Friday, 28 November 2008

Moody's expects up to 30% growth in Islamic banking

Islamic Finance
Rating agency delivers positive verdict on GCC institutions during global financial crisis.

Moody's expects up to 30% growth in Islamic banking

Monday, 24 November 2008

Global sukuk market seen dormant until mid '09

Islamic Finance
Local banks supportive but 'don't have the balance sheet', says senior banker.

Global sukuk market seen dormant until mid '09

Wednesday, 12 November 2008

ISDA to launch sharia-proof derivative standard

Islamic Finance
Product aims to standardise terms to allow focus on commercial issues.


Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Sukuk to recover in 2009 - BNP Paribas

Islamic Finance
Issuance of Islamic bonds could exceed levels from 2007 after dip this year due to global financial crisis.

Sukuk to recover in 2009 - BNP Paribas

Unicorn wins licence to set up Saudi operation

Islamic Finance
Bahrain-based investment bank gets green light to offer Islamic products.


Friday, 07 November 2008

New Bahrain investment bank eyes MENA deals

Islamic Finance
Egypt expected to top region for deals, says chief exec of First Investment Bank.

New Bahrain investment bank eyes MENA deals

Thursday, 06 November 2008

Islamic lender wins licence for Saudi operation

Islamic Finance
$133mn unit of Kuwait Finance House gets go-ahead to offer services in kingdom.

Islamic lender wins licence for Saudi operation

Wednesday, 05 November 2008

Kuwait fund in merger talks, cbank in support

Islamic Finance
Islamic asset manager's sees consolidation as regulator offers sector help.

Kuwait fund in merger talks, cbank in support

Sharia shares 'will be hit by slowdown' - S&P

Islamic Finance
Vice president says S&P Global Shariah index is down more in Q3 than index for other shares.

Sharia shares 'will be hit by slowdown' - S&P

Tuesday, 28 October 2008

UAE's Ajman Bank to focus on local market

Islamic Finance
Recently-listed Islamic lender says foreign growth may be delayed due to global crisis. 

UAE's Ajman Bank to focus on local market

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