After Western Sukuk Debuts, Islamic Finance Looks To Emerging Sovereigns2014-12-03 by Hafiz M. AhmedLONDON: This year’s rush by top-rated non-Muslim countries to tap the burgeoning Islamic finance market may not be repeated next year but a new crop …Read moreAfter Western Sukuk Debuts, Islamic Finance Looks To Emerging Sovereigns
Rapid Islamic Finance Growth2014-12-03 by Hafiz M. AhmedISLAMIC banking is growing faster than its conventional counterpart but is focused in a few core markets and risks missing an opportunity to build a …Read moreRapid Islamic Finance Growth
Nasdaq Dubai Islamic Trading Platform Plans Expansion2014-12-03 by Hafiz M. AhmedLondon: Nasdaq Dubai, which lists about $21 billion of sukuk, plans to expand an Islamic trading platform as the Gulf emirate takes another step in …Read moreNasdaq Dubai Islamic Trading Platform Plans Expansion
Moody’s Assigns A3 Rating To Cagamas Global Sukuk’s Programme2014-12-02 by Hafiz M. AhmedMoody’s has assigned a provisional A3 rating to Cagamas Global Sukuk Berhad’s proposed $2.5bn multi-currency sukuk programme, as sukuk …Read moreMoody’s Assigns A3 Rating To Cagamas Global Sukuk’s Programme
CISI And BIBF Announce The Launch Of A New Islamic Finance Qualifications Pathway2014-12-02 by Hafiz M. AhmedBIBF has announced the launch of a new Islamic Finance Pathway developed by the Institute in cooperation with the awarding body, the Chartered …Read moreCISI And BIBF Announce The Launch Of A New Islamic Finance Qualifications Pathway
Islamic Banking: Kenya To Issue Its Debut Sukuk In 2015/16 Financial Year.2014-12-02 by Hafiz M. AhmedKenya will issue its debut sukuk in the next financial year, not this one as some had expected, after it opted to borrow an additional $750 million …Read moreIslamic Banking: Kenya To Issue Its Debut Sukuk In 2015/16 Financial Year.
UK: Morrisons To Trial First Halal Counter2014-12-02 by Hafiz M. AhmedMorrisons will pilot its first-ever stand-alone halal meat concession at its re-fitted Preston North End store.The halal counter, which will be …Read moreUK: Morrisons To Trial First Halal Counter
SME Halal Food Producers Urged To Turn Eyes Abroad2014-12-02 by Hafiz M. AhmedSingaporean food distributor My Outlets Pte will meet with Thai small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) food producers this week about importing halal …Read moreSME Halal Food Producers Urged To Turn Eyes Abroad
Islamic Finance In France2014-12-01 by Hafiz M. AhmedWith approximately 5 million residents, France has a large Muslim population, more than any other European country, originating mostly from the …Read moreIslamic Finance In France
RAM Ratings Assigns AA1 Rating To MBSB’s Tranche 2 Structured Covered Sukuk2014-12-01 by Hafiz M. AhmedRAM Ratings has assigned a final rating of AA1 with a positive Rating Watch to Malaysia Building Society Berhad’s (MBSB) MYR 700 million Tranche 2 …Read moreRAM Ratings Assigns AA1 Rating To MBSB’s Tranche 2 Structured Covered Sukuk
White & Case advises Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank On $420m Financing For Zakher Marine International2014-12-01 by Hafiz M. AhmedGlobal law firm White & Case LLP has advised Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), as sole bookrunner and initial mandated lead arranger, and a group of …Read moreWhite & Case advises Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank On $420m Financing For Zakher Marine International
Islamic Insurance Growth Faces Roadblocks: Report2014-12-01 by Hafiz M. AhmedDUBAI, While the Gulf Arab states increased market penetration with Islamic insurances, also called Takaful, Malaysia continues to lead the global …Read moreIslamic Insurance Growth Faces Roadblocks: Report