Islamic Finance

Islamic Finance

Kuwait International Bank signs $320 mln 3-yr murabaha financing – arranger

August 25, 2015

Kuwait International Bank K.S.C. has successfully closed a debut syndicated Murabaha financing facility. The Facility was signed today 24 August…

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Comment & Analysis

Deloitte: Middle East CFOs – Local concerns, global impact

August 25, 2015

The continuation of low energy prices is impacting both optimism and risk appetite in the Middle East, according to Deloitte…

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Awards and Recognition

Amlak Wins Global Banking and Finance Review Awards

August 25, 2015

Best Sharia Compliant Company UAE 2015 Best Islamic Finance CSR Company UAE 2015   Amlak Finance has received two prestigious…

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Insurance

Khaleeji Commercial Bank Signs Agreement with T'azur Islamic Insurance Company

August 23, 2015

As part of Khaleeji Commercial Bank 's, one of Bahrain's leading Islamic retail banks, commitment to provide the best services…

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Islamic Finance

BIBF series to focus on Islamic finance issues

August 21, 2015

Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance  is partnering with Malaysia-based Islamic Financial Services Board  for the second joint IFSB-BIBF Islamic…

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Financial Results

Bank Nizwa reports 46 per cent growth in revenues in Q2 2015

August 20, 2015

Demonstrating solid growth, the Bank announced strong performance in its financing portfolios, with assets rising to OMR 300 million,  …

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Islamic Finance

RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Axis REIT Sukuk’s MYR 155 million Second Sukuk Issue

August 20, 2015

The ratings are premised on collateral support generated by the assessed capital value of the transaction’s underlying portfolio – 4…

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Islamic Finance

Turkish banking regulator: Turkish sector is solid

August 20, 2015

The Turkish banking watchdog, the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency  said on Wednesday that the Turkish banking sector is solid.…

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Awards and Recognition

Global Islamic Finance Awards 2015 will be organised in Manama, Bahrain

August 20, 2015

5th Global Islamic Finance Awards  will be held on 28th September 2015 at the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. This year's Awards…

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Comment & Analysis

Oman's Islamic Banking Sector Records Robust Growth During The First Half Of 2015

August 20, 2015

Helped by growing awareness of Sharia’a-compliant banking services and increasing number of branches, the Islamic banking sector in the sultanate…

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Islamic Finance

IFSB – BIBF to Continue Islamic Finance Executive Programme in October 2015 Covering Topics on Islamic Capital Market

August 20, 2015

The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and BIBF are organising the second joint IFSB- BIBF Islamic Finance Executive Programme (IFEP)…

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Islamic Finance

Faisal Islamic Bank in talks to finance medium-class housing units

August 19, 2015

Speaking to Amwal Al Ghad, Idris stated that the bank is to sign a protocol with one of those companies…

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