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Inside this issue
• Malaysia remains the leading force in the Asian market, although competition from its neighbours has been intensifying recently
• The US and France have been vying for London’s crown
Video: lessons to be learnt from the credit crisis - -
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Credit crunch may test industry beliefs
The industry has held up well so far in the crisis but is unlikely to remain insulated, reports Robin Wigglesworth
Regulation: Further development needs a common rule-book
More standardised products would let the industry go global, writes Simeon Kerr
Islamic Banks: Real estate exposure may be largest threat
And in theory depositors must share any losses, notes Robin Wigglesworth
Sukuk market: Credit freeze victim shows signs of a thaw
An increase in conventional bond deals could help restart transactions, reports David Oakley
Innovation: Downturn temporarily blunts inventiveness
Scholars are taking stock of products, reports Robin Wigglesworth
Asia: Malaysia aims to be hub for its region
However, it is facing increasing local competition, writes Andrew Wood
Sharia boards: Scholars hold sway over the success of products
A small coterie wields power, explains Robin Wigglesworth
Western markets: France and the US vie for the UK’s crown
Shyamantha Asokan says London’s lead in the race to win clients is shrinking
Guest column: New world or false dawn?
Islamic finance faces challenges centred around the increased needs for standardisation and innovation in the industry, writes Mukhtar Hussain
