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Thursday 30, July 2015 | The Authoritative Voice of Islamic Finance
Fostering partnerships, fostering growth
Cover interview
H. E. Abdul Jaleel Al-Blouki, Vice Chairman, aafaq Islamic Finance
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Funding sources for Islamic microfinance…
Funding has always been a criticalissue in the Islamic microfinance industry, says Muhammad Zubair Mughal, Chief Executive Officer of AlHuda Centre…
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Global Sukuk issuance stalls in 2015…
The global Sukuk market was surprised to learn the news about major player the Central Bank of Malaysia will no longer be issuing, and predictions…
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Islamic finance in Luxembourg
Julien Dif, partner in the Geneva and Dubai offices of Bonnard Lawson and head of the firm’s Luxembourg office, on the growing Islamic finance…
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Green developments in Islamic financeThe global increase in environmental awareness has led to a marked rise in the appetite for green bonds and this an opportunity for green Sukuk issuances says…
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Bonds and Sukuk: structuring fixed income instruments in the GCCThe GCC bond and Sukuk market is generally sound, says Philipp Good, CEO and Head of Portfolio Management at Fisch Asset Management, speaking to Banker Middle…
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Investing ethically across the globeAyman Sejiny, CEO, Ibdar Bank, speaks to WEALTH Arabia about his organisation.
Tell me about…
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The rise of GCC bondsOn the back of strong foreign investor demand, Banker Middle East looks at how the appetite for GCC debt is expected to continue in 2018 despite precarious oil prices and geopolitical…
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Al Rajhi Bank: Looking to the futureIn a conversation with Robin Amlôt, Consultant at CPI Financial, Steve Bertamini, CEO of Al Rajhi Bank, talks about the bank’s performance in 2017 and its plans in the…
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VAT challenges for UAE insurers could hurt 2018 performanceAlthough the relevant authorities have made it clear over the past few months that all insurance policies—with the exception of life insurance—are subject to the levy,…
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What Islamic economy can offer in terms of South-South investmentIn recent years, there is an increasing tendency among investors from developing countries to channel their funds into other developing countries, writes
A vision of sanction-free SudanEl Baqir Elnouri, General Manager, Faisal Islamic Bank Sudan on the opportunities and challenges facing Sudan’s Islamic banking landscape in light of lifted sanctions.
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Bitcoin future trading kicks off while investors await central banks decisionsTrading bitcoins entered a new phase today, after Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) listed the first futures contract on the cryptocurrency, writes Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist…
A closer look at SukukVijay Valecha, Chief Market Analyst, Century Financial Brokers expands on the most Successful bonds in the region.
Sukuk is a Shari'ah-compliant debt instrument that is in line…
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Fitch: GCC VAT a test for Islamic FinanceBashar Al Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch RatingsThe plan to introduce VAT in GCC member states could be a key test for the region's Islamic finance industry regarding tax parity…
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Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report: classic attack vectors re-emerge;According to the Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report (ACR), over one-third of organisations that experienced a breach in 2016 reported substantial customer, opportunity and revenue loss…
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Who played the trump card?A shockwave of disbelief went round the world when Donald J. Trump was elected the next President of the US [I think he may even have been slightly surprised himself]. As the swathe of red swept across…
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Leading the wayWhether developing an Islamic banking framework or innovating new ways to reach retail consumers, Bank of Khartoum has often pioneered the market—and now it looks further afield than Sudan, says…
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Islamic finance's momentum in Russia increasingWith large institutions formally asserting their interest in pursuing greater activity in the Islamic finance space, the eyes of the Islamic finance community have turned to Russia
With the…
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CIBAFI: A voice for Islamic banksOn the sidelines of the first CIBAFI Global Forum, CIBAFI Secretary General Abdelilah Belatik sat down with IB&F to discuss its role speaking on behalf of the industry and the path to…
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Turning to mobile during RamadanThroughout the holy month last year, mobile usage increased, something that Islamic banks and businesses are taking note of this yearWhen looking at customer habits during Ramadan, one platform has…
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Inside Dubai Islamic Bank's move into IndonesiaDubai Islamic Bank (DIB) completed its investment into Panin Dubai Syariah Bank in December 2015. Adnan Chilwan, CEO, DIB, spoke with IB&F to give insight into their Indonesia…
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Overcoming Takaful’s challengesIn an industry expected to reach a value of AED 52 billion by 2020, Takaful companies in Dubai and beyond have a lot to address, writes Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO…
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The path forwardAfter years of milestones, Islamic finance in Dubai and beyond still has work to do, writes Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO of DIEDC Last fall, Dubai concluded the second Global Islamic Economy Summit…
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Takaful’s road forwardThe Middle East’s Takaful industry has work to do if it’s going to catch up to Malaysia’s, writes Blake Goud, Chief Research Officer, Middle East Global Advisors
The experience…
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Path to better fintechIslamic Business & Finance caught up with Mohammed Kateeb, Group Chairman & CEO of Path Solutions to discuss the company’s leadership role, plans and the…
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New chapters in Ugandan bankingThe passage of several significant amendments ushers in Islamic banking, bancassurance and new mobile and agency banking regulations.
The Bank of Uganda, the county’s central bank, has…
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Gallery: Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2015 winnersThe Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2015 on 10 December 2015.
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Is Islamic debt a salve for the risk-averse?Mohieddine Kronfol, CIO Global Sukuk and MENA fixed income at Franklin Templeton Investments ME, based in Dubai, UAE, explains why more investors are turning to Shari'ah compliance.
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Declining oil prices to affect Islamic finance and beyondMarket fluctuations have far reaching implications, including for the Islamic finance industry writes Aslin Ahmad, Senior Associate, Banking and Finance - Al Tamimi & Company.The UAE has enjoyed…
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Bank of Khartoum's Big MovesBank of Khartoum, a true leader in its market, is setting its sights farther, expanding to Bahrain and exploring opportunities in Nigeria, according to Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Khartoum Fadi…
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Empowering women in the UAE's Islamic finance sectorThe UAE is firmly on the right track, writes Fatima Qasimi, CEO of Aseel Islamic finance.Since its inception, the UAE has led the way for women’s empowerment across the region and demonstrated…
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Trading FX within Islamic financeExploring FX Tom/Next rollover for compliance with Shari'ah principles, by Raid Madiyeh, Senior Sales Trader, Saxo Bank.Where once Islamic finance was seen as a niche banking system, it has now grown…
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Jordan risingSince joining, JDIB's CEO Sami Al-Afghani has built a framework for future success, bolstering the Islamic finance industry and changing its image in Jordan.
Tell me the story of Jordan…
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Sukuk stutters in H1Sukuk slowdown in H1 2015, bond market hit by external forces.According to Fitch Ratings, total new bonds and Sukuk (with a maturity of more than 18 months) from the GCC+7 (Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey,…
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The case for business intelligenceAbhijit Singh, Head of Asset Management & Investments, Solidarity Group, argues investment in analytics could improve pricing structure and profitabilityAccording to the latest EY Global Takaful…
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Saving livesNational Bonds is fighting for cultural change; Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, CEO of National Bonds, explains how its unique Shari’ah-compliant fund is transforming people’s habits from spending…
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A catalyst for SME finance growthFatima Qasimi, Chief Executive Officer of Aseel Islamic Finance spoke to Zoya Malik about Aseel’s corporate values and approach to operating in a competitive market and contributing to the future…
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GCC hotels set for big growth in Halal tourismHospitality Management Holdings are set to grow Halal tourist options in the GCC in order to meet demand.There has recently been global recognition of the huge demand for Halal tourism options. HMH…
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Falling oil prices are unlikely to spur Gulf sovereign Sukuk issuance in 2015Standard & Poor's believes that financing ability will likely remain strong, and there likely won’t be a direct result of increased Sukuk in 2015Upside for sovereign Sukuk issuance in countries…
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Driving the Islamic EconomyIslamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) CEO Khaled Al-Aboodi speaks out on the work he does around the world to bolster the private sector in accordance with the principles…
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Growing focus on Islamic property fundsBy Richard Corrigan, Deputy Chief Executive, Jersey Finance Limited.It is hardly surprising that growth in the Islamic economies continues to attract the attention of the West. Those markets represent…
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Islands of Islamic financeThe Government of the Maldives is geared towards developing the newest Islamic banking hub.Just four years after the first Islamic bank was opened on the shores of the Maldives, the country’s…
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Innovation key to unlocking global Islamic economyTraditional ways of doing business are increasingly out of tune with a new generation of customers demanding more sophisticated and varied products and services, and players in the Islamic economy…
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Guiding the growth of Islamic bankingIslamic banking is growing rapdily in Kenya, bringing with it questions of regulatory needs and standarisation.Habil Olaka, CEO of the Kenya Bankers Association, discusses what it will take for the…
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