Islamic Finance

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association Highlights Debt Capital Market Opportunities for Private Sector

April 13, 2015

The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association, the trade association representing the Arabian Gulf fixed income market, held a debt capital…

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Comment & Analysis

Global Takaful premium to reach $20 billion by 2017

April 13, 2015

The significant premium growth in the global takaful [Islamic insurance] sector is expected to continue and reach $20 billion by…

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Awards and Recognition

QIB Receives "Best Islamic Bank in Qatar" Award from Islamic Finance News

April 12, 2015

Qatar Islamic Bank has been awarded a prestigious accolade from Islamic Finance News: "Best Islamic Bank in Qatar", based on…

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Islamic Finance

Entry of Dubai based bank stirs up Sharia banking

April 12, 2015

Dubai Islamic Bank is set open operations in Kenya, in what could be the start for Gulf-based lenders scouting for…

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Islamic Finance

Biggest Gulf hedge fund launch for 5 years eyes ethical bets

April 10, 2015

The co-founder of privately-owned Kuwaiti oil firm Zahra Group is set to launch a new $100 million global equities hedge…

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Awards and Recognition

Abu Dhabi bank named world's No 1 for sukuks in Q1

April 10, 2015

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi  was ranked as the world’s number one bank for managing issuance of international sukuk…

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Islamic Finance

Kenya and Qatar to sign key pact next week

April 10, 2015

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Finance of Qatar next…

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Islamic Finance

Islamic Development Bank to open Representative Office in Cairo

April 9, 2015

The Saudi Arabia based lender, Islamic Development Bank  will inaugurate its representative office in Cairo soon, Egyptian minister of international…

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Islamic Finance

DIFC welcomes Scottish Government delegation

April 8, 2015

Headed by Humza Yousaf, Scotland Minister for External Affairs and International Development, the delegation’s visit to DIFC was aimed at…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Iran Accord Gives Hope to World’s Largest Islamic Banking System

April 7, 2015

Few people likely are counting on a successful conclusion to Iran’s nuclear agreement more than the country’s bankers.   Sanctions…

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Islamic Finance

UAE, Bahrain to expand Islamic banking products

April 7, 2015

The only two central banks in the Gulf with products that allow Islamic lenders to make short-term investments are expanding…

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Comment & Analysis

IIRA assigns fiduciary ratings to Dubai Islamic Bank

April 7, 2015

Ratings are supported by DIB’s strong franchise and retail market presence, ensuring steady access to cost effective funding. Presence of…

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