Islamic finance: From the Cayman Islands to the Middle East and beyond – Harneys
The use of offshore companies in Islamic finance is driven by many of the same factors as in conventional banking,…
Islamic Finance
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Bank Alkhair announces US$ 4.7 million net profits
Bahrain-based Bank Alkhair, an Islamic wholesale bank, announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2013, as approved…
Pakistan c.bank blocks sale of Meezan Bank stake, Kuwait's Noor says
Kuwait's Noor Financial Investment Co said the proposed sale of its stake in Karachi-based Meezan Bank had been blocked by…
Norton Rose Fulbright advises the IDB on its largest ever drawdown under its $10 billion Sukuk
The Joint-Lead Managers were CIMB Bank Limited, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, First Gulf Bank PJSC, HSBC Bank plc, National Bank of Abu…
Oman c.bank says no quick introduction of Islamic instruments
Islamic banks in Oman look set to wait many more months for access to additional sharia-compliant money market tools after…
Malaysia forms ties to the Gulf to develop Islamic financial services
A cooperation agreement between the bourses of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia the world's two largest Islamic financial services markets stands…
QIIB explores overseas investments
With the growing customer base and remarkable performance in 2013, Qatar International Islamic Bank is exploring investment opportunities overseas, especially…
Oman Central Bank Says No Quick Introduction Of Islamic Instruments
Islamic banks in Oman look set to wait many more months for access to additional sharia-compliant money market tools after…
Seera total income rises to $34 million
Bahrain-based Seera Investment Bank, a Sharia-compliant investment bank, yesterday reported total income of $34 million for last year - an…
Geneva Private Bank expands ME presence
Lombard Odier has strengthened its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by increasing the range of services now available…
Mashreq Al Islami launches Max Bundle to enhance customer experience
Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the UAE, today continued to strengthen its Islamic Banking arm with the launch of…
Bank Al-Jazira receives 'Best Islamic Bank in Saudi Arabia' award
Bank Al-Jazira has won the "Best Islamic Bank in the Kingdom" award in 2013 by World Finance, the international magazine…