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Islamic Finance
Inside this issue
• Specialised bankers, lawyers and technical staff are in short supply
• Opportunities for ethical Insurance abound in the Gulf and beyond
• London has stolen a march on global rivals (PDF) - -
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Grappling with problems of success
The sector is expanding in range and credibility – bringing new strains, says Roula Khalaf
Sukuk market: Clarification of rules does market a favour
A scholar’s blow to bonds is likely to turn out to be a favour, says David Oakley
Noor Islamic Bank: Expansion plan aims high
Farhan Bokhari profiles a new institution in a hurry to grow
Malaysia: Pioneer standards body tries to spread the word
The IFSB plans to target key finance people, writes Farhan Bokhari
Insurance: Covering risk puts a premium on growth
The companies that have piled into this sector face a big challenge, says Andrea Felsted
Experts: Scholars and harmony in short supply
Sharmila Devi finds opportunities in the lack of standardisation
Real estate: Property price growth spurs rise in instruments
Companies are looking for ways to capitalise on surging prices, says Sharmila Devi
Ratings: Agencies struggle to give investors a frame of quality reference
Regulators also need to play their part, says Sharmila Devi
UK leads in sowing seeds for a sector
Shyamantha Asokan says the City has stolen a march on many of its global rivals
Guest column: The next frontier
Recent developments make it possible for sharia-compliant finance to address risk-management, says Afaq Khan
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