World Bank MD sees Islamic finance asset growing 10%-15% annually
The size of global Islamic finance assets is expected to grow between 10% and 15% annually over the next three…
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Islamic banking regulation expected at any time: CBO
The much-awaited regulation for Islamic banks and window operations of conventional banks will be announced through a Royal Decree…
Jordan lawmakers clear way for sovereign sukuk
A long-awaited law allowing Jordan to issue sukuk has been cleared by both houses of its parliament, paving the…
Amanie Advisors launch office in Oman
With the 2011 decree authorizing Islamic banking operations in Oman, Amanie Advisors, a globally recognized Shariah advisory firm in…
Islamic bank Kuveyt Turk plans launch in Germany
Turkish bank Kuveyt Turk plans to launch Germany's first full-fledged Islamic bank, aiming to tap into demand for ethical finance…
Bank of London and the Middle East trebles fee income
Bank of London and The Middle East has announced its financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2012.…
Gatehouse Bank to host prestigious Real Estate Investment Panel event for Women
Gatehouse Bank, a Kuwaiti-owned wholesale Shariah compliant investment bank based in London, is set to host a unique event as…
Qatar International Businesswomen Forum slated for October
The Qatar International Businesswomen Forum has announced its return for a third successive year in October 2012, following the huge…
Global demand for Sukuk to reach US$900bn by 2017- Research
According to estimates by Ernst & Young's Global Islamic Banking Center of Excellence, the global demand for Sukuk is forecasted…
Saudi Hollandi to issue 1.4 bln riyal sukuk
Saudi Hollandi Bank plans to issue a 1.4 billion riyal ($373 million) private placement sukuk, or Islamic bond, it said…
Private equity firm buys 6.6% of Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank
Jordan-based private equity firm Foursan Group has acquired a 6.6 per cent stake in Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank, making it…
Noor Islamic Bank looks East
Dubai-based Noor Islamic Bank is turning to the East, as it seeks to expand its international footprint beyond the Middle…