Islamic Finance

Islamic Finance

Insights into Islamic Investment Management from a Charterholder in Jordan

May 29, 2013

To gather insights into Islamic investment management from experienced CFA charterholders from different countries, we will be conducting a series…

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Comment & Analysis

IIFM releases 3rd edition of Sukuk report 'A Comprehensive Study of the Global Sukuk Market'

May 28, 2013

  The International Islamic Financial Market released its much awaited IIFM Sukuk report (3rd edition) which consists of 'A Comprehensive…

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Islamic Finance

Islamic Development Bank sets guidance for $1 bln sukuk

May 27, 2013

  Islamic Development Bank, a Jeddah-based multilateral institution, set price guidance for a $1 billion Islamic bond sale on Tuesday,…

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Executive Moves

Ajman Bank appoints new CEO

May 26, 2013

  Ajman Bank, the award-winning banking institution, committed to transforming the experience of Islamic Banking, officially announces Mohamed Zaqout as…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

New Shariah-compliant fund targets HNW's and family offices

May 26, 2013

SEDCO Capital Global Funds, the Luxembourg based asset manager and leading provider of Shariah compliant investment solutions, has announced the…

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Islamic Finance

Thomson Reuters, ICD, launch Islamic Finance Indicator

May 21, 2013

  The indicator is a numerical measure representing the overall health and growth of the Islamic finance industry worldwide.  …

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Islamic Finance

Crowell & Moring Cairo advises ADIB-Egypt on Islamic finance deal

May 21, 2013

  In a first-of-its-kind transaction in post-revolution Egypt, Crowell & Moring's Cairo office has advised the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-Egypt…

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Comment & Analysis

T. Rowe Price Says Dubai, Qatar Deserve MSCI Upgrade to Emerging

May 21, 2013

Dubai and Qatar deserve to be upgraded to emerging-market status at MSCI Inc. (MSCI) next month, T. Rowe Price  Group…

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Islamic Finance

National Bank of Bahrain, SIO Asset Management complete purchase of Bahrain Islamic Bank shares

May 20, 2013

    National Bank of Bahrain and SIO Asset Management Company have announced that they have completed the purchase of…

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Islamic Finance

Jordan's appetite for Islamic banking

May 19, 2013

  Sami Al Afghani, CEO of Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank talks to Banker Middle East about the growing interest towards…

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Islamic Finance

Britain's BLME eyes 15 pct asset growth, stronger Gulf ties – CEO

May 16, 2013

The Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME), Britain's largest standalone Islamic bank, is targeting 15 percent growth in…

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Islamic Finance

BLME to open office in Dubai

May 15, 2013

The UK’s Bank of London and the Middle East plans to open an office in Dubai as its assets grow…

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