IMF: Islamic finances grow in volume and importance
Investments made according to the Islamic tradition are growing in volume and becoming more important in Arab and Muslim countries.…
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Islamic banks now finance infrastructure projects in Oman
Islamic banks, established three years ago, have begun financing a host of infrastructure projects in Oman, which in turn will…
Perpetual Sukuk shining as Fed delay sparks Gulf hunt for yield
Holding bonds that have no set maturity date proved the best bet for Gulf sukuk investors in the first quarter,…
Central Bank of Bahrain launches new liquidity tool
As part of ongoing efforts towards the development of Islamic banking and promoting liquidity management for Islamic retail banks, the…
Japan looks for growth and influence from Islamic finance boom
Japan is the latest global financial hub to start making inroads into Islamic finance, a move that could help strengthen…
Bahrain launches wakala liquidity tool for Islamic banks
Bahrain's central bank has launched a new liquidity management tool for Islamic banks, part of efforts by the Gulf Arab…
Emirates NBD bags three awards at Middle East Banking Awards 2014
The Emirates NBD Group won three awards at EMEA Finance's Annual Middle East Banking Awards. The bank was recognisedas…
Kuwait stays among the leading Islamic finance pack
Despite its small size, Kuwait has long been a key player within the global Islamic finance industry, and with its…
Jordan's sukuk market looking set for take-off
The Islamic debt market in Jordan is set to capitalise on growing worldwide interest in sukuk (sharia-compliant bonds) after long-awaited…
Saudi-swiss managed fund surpasses USD 66 million assets under management
The Sidra-Ancile Global Structured Trade Investment Fund has recently surpassed SAR 250 million (c. USD 66 million) under management to…
Islamic bond trial over $650m launches in London
A $650m legal dispute has been launched in London’s High Court that will offer a rare glimpse into the Islamic…
Basel III requirements to strengthen Islamic banks’ liquidity management
Regulatory proposals for a liquidity coverage ratio for Islamic financial institutions could help address some of the industry's long-standing weaknesses,…