The first French sukuk
As France attempts to launch its nascent Islamic financial sector, its first Sukuk issues finally appeared last summer. Since the…
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Islamic Banking Rulebook 2013 by Q1 says CBO
The Central Bank of Oman will issue the final draft of the guidelines for Islamic banking in the first quarter…
Takeover deadline extended for Islamic Bank of Britain
Islamic Bank of Britain, the country's only sharia-compliant retail lender, said a deadline for a Qatari bank to decide on…
Al Hilal Bank named Middle East's 'Best Regional Retail Bank'
Al Hilal Bank once again proved its leadership in Islamic banking by winning 'Best Regional Retail Bank (Middle East) at…
Dubai Islamic Bank named 'Best Private Bank'
Dubai Islamic Bank has announced that it has been named "Best Sukuk Arranger" and "Best Private Bank" at the 2012…
Gatehouse Bank supports growth of Islamic Finance
Gatehouse Bank was a key representative at this year's "Karaganda Invest" forum, the third international investment forum for Kazakhstan's Karaganda…
Standard Chartered launches shariah compliant corporate online banking service
Standard Chartered Bank has announced the launch of an Islamic version of its award-winning online banking platform, Straight2Bank. The enhanced…
Thomson Reuters announces findings of its annual Sukuk perceptions and forecast study
Thomson Reuters has released the findings of a Sukuk Perceptions and Forecast Study conducted by Thomson Reuters and Zawya in…
Saudi Arabia tops World Islamic Banking Competitiveness Report – RESEARCH
Global Islamic banking assets held by commercial banks are set to cross $1.8 trillion in 2013, up from the $1.3…
Wealth management will be the next area of development for Islamic finance
Wealth management will be the next area of development for Islamic finance. The availability of products and services for Muslim…
BankDhofar ready to launch Islamic Banking Services
BankDhofar is ready to launch ‘Maisarah’ Islamic Banking Services subject to the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) approval. ‘Maisarah’, meaning…
Bank Sarasin-Alpen recognized as the “Best Wealth Manager” for the second year in a row
Bank Sarasin-Alpen has won the Best Wealth Manager award at the Islamic Business and Finance Awards 2012 for the second…