News, Comment & Analysis results for Islamic Banking

Islamic Banking
14 April 2021

Japanese, Singaporean Passports Top Travel Freedom Index

Although the pandemic has played havoc with cross-border travel, when that factor is set aside, an...

Islamic Banking
9 May 2018

Shariah Finance Won't Take Off Without Common Rules - Industry

Industry figures say the market for Shariah-compliant products needs harmonised rules between...

Islamic Banking
30 June 2016

Shariah Funds Industry Struggling To Make Big Headway In Asia - Cerulli

After rising rapidly from a low base, Shariah-compliant investment funds may struggle for a while...

Islamic Banking
11 March 2016

Malaysia To Bring Out "Blueprint" For Shariah-Based Wealth Management Growth

The Asian country plans to become a bigger player in the field of Shariah-based wealth management. ...

Islamic Banking
8 June 2015

Singapore Vows To Continue Deepening Expertise In Islamic Finance

The MAS has said the jurisdiction has already developed robust business through raising of Shariah...

Islamic Banking
28 November 2014

How Dubai's Intended Law For Non-Muslim Succession, Inheritance Will Work - Legal Commentary

International law firm Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co has explained how Dubai is consulting on draft...

Islamic Banking
12 September 2014

Hong Kong Takes Plunge Into Sukuk Issuance - Report

The government of Hong Kong is preparing to launch its first Shariah-compliant bond, or sukuk, and...

Islamic Banking
4 September 2014

Firms Join Hands To Create Islamic Private Bank For Malaysia

Bank of London and The Middle East, the Islamic bank operating via London, is preparing to...

Islamic Banking
16 June 2014

SocGen Gets Nod To Launch Islamic Fund Programme In Malaysia

Societe Generale has received approval to set up an Islamic finance focused fund product in...

Islamic Banking
10 June 2014

Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ's Malaysian Subsidiary Launches Sukuk Programme

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Berhad has launched a $500 million sukuk in Malaysia--a first for...

Comment & Analysis results for Islamic Banking

Islamic Banking
5 April 2005

UK Budget Changes for Islamic-Compliant Finance

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Islamic Banking
25 November 2001

Middle Eastern wealthy to pull out of Europe and US

The hard won confidence of Muslim investors by western private banks could be the one of the first...