The Asset Marks QIB Best Islamic Bank In Qatar
Hong Kong-based The Asset Magazine has named Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), the benchmark Islamic bank in Qatar, the best Islamic…
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Saudi mortgage law to boost takaful industry
The Saudi insurance market is projected to grow by 15 percent per annum in total volume of gross premiums written…
New players to join Saudi real estate market
The implementation of the new mortgage law in Saudi Arabia is expected to modernize the Kingdom's real estate market through…
Islamic Bank of Britain boosts efforts to attract ethical savers
As consumer dissatisfaction with the UK banking sector continues, the Islamic Bank of Britain plc (IBB) has stepped up its…
Kuwait's NIG asks for $475 mln sukuk extension as maturity looms
National Industries Group Holding (NIG), a Kuwaiti investment firm controlled by one of the country's biggest family conglomerates, has asked…
Gulf bond issuance activity to remain fairly robust
Gulf region’s issuance activity is likely to remain fairly robust in the coming quarters, partly because of refinancing requirements, partly…
Bank Muamalat signs MoU with China banking group
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd and Bank of Shi Zui Shan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a partnership…
Latham and Watkins advises joint lead managers in the largest USD Sukuk offering
Latham & Watkins represented the joint lead managers in the State of Qatar's recent sovereign Sukuk. The $4bn…
Islamic Financial Services on Rise, but Private Banks Lag
As demand for financial products and services that comply with Islamic law has grown in recent years, retail banks have…
ICIEC's H1 investment, export insurance funding $1.5 billion
Under the Chairmanship of Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Ali, the President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, the Board of Directors…
Qatar’s $4bn sukuk to ensure liquidity at the ‘least cost’
QIIB International Islamic, which was a co-manager to Qatar’s recent $4bn two-tranche sukuk, said the bond would ensure liquidity at…
UK’s first Sharia compliant residential property fund announces acquisitions
As all eyes home in on London for the razzmatazz of the London 2012 Olympics, it is worth remembering…