Deutsche Bank sees end of ‘sukuk premium’
The ‘sukuk premium’ - the additional cost which borrowers must pay to issue an Islamic bond instead of a conventional…
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Bank Sohar first half profit soars
Delivering yet another quarter of sustained growth, Bank Sohar's net profit for the six months ended June 30 grew by…
First Islamic bond launched in Kazakhstan
The Development Bank of Kazakhstan has launched the country's first ever Islamic bond. The quasi-sovereign issue could set a benchmark…
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…
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…