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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

Financial centres: Momentum builds for growth and consolidation


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