Islamic Finance

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Fintech in Islamic finance: How Kuwaiti banks are pioneering the trend

October 12, 2021

Fintech developments in Islamic finance

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Fresh listings could reinvigorate Islamic equity capital markets

July 07, 2021

Encouraging listing of companies in technology sector could enthuse new vigor in GCC Capital markets

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Secular trends underline long-term growth for Islamic asset management

October 19, 2020

Sharia funds outperform due to lack of exposure to conventional banking, alcohol, gambling, tobacco, and cinema – businesses that took a big hit due to the lockdowns.

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How to improve the Secondary Market for Sukuk Bonds

June 07, 2020

Prevalence of buy-and-hold culture perpetuated by scarcity of sukuk issues had led to dearth of liquidity in secondary markets.

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Islamic Liquidity Management – The Journey So Far

February 12, 2020

The Islamic finance industry, whichcurrently comprises of nearly 1,400 institutions globally, has thepotential to reach close to US$3.8 trillion by 2023.

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Secondary Market of Sukuk: An Overview

January 14, 2020

Sukuk are useful instruments for issuers as well as investors. They are a liquidity management tool for Islamic banks and shariah compliant institutions

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Regulations governing liquidity risk in Islamic Banking

December 16, 2019

Given the systemic importance and the pivotal role played by banks in a country’s economy, banking regulations are of paramount importance for all stakeholders.

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What affects the liquidity position of Islamic banks?

November 21, 2019

This article was originally published in Islamic Finance News (IFN).

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Business Sector

Securitization platform for Islamic liquidity management

September 10, 2019

This article was originally published in Islamic Finance News (IFN).

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Sovereign Sukuk: Current Status, Opportunities & Challenges

March 28, 2019

Sovereign Sukuk issuance is on the rise and the market is likely to expand

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Novel liquidity instruments need of the hour for Islamic financial institutions

February 11, 2019

This article was originally published in 

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Sharia Gold Standard - A new Opportunity?

February 15, 2017

Strict norms have hindered

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Economy

Should GCC banks be wary of Fintech entry?

August 24, 2016

The western countries, especially the US, have adopted technology at a much faster pace than the rest of the world. At pre

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Islamic Finance: Areas for Innovation

September 17, 2015

Islamic finance industry has evolve

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GCC: Sukuk - Key questions?

June 11, 2015

KEY QUESTION 1: What are Basel III norms and wh

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Japanese Interest in Islamic Banking: Key Questions

June 07, 2015

Islamic banking derives its basis from the principles laid down in Sharia and u

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