A report produced by Deloitte highlights Islamic capital market developments in Europe. Analysis and discussion are formed around building case study scenarios for four potential European countries. The report also includes perspectives of prominent industry thought leaders and practitioners who shared their insightful views on the discussed issues. »
The ethical principles of Islamic Economics should be at the forefront of thought and intention rather than financial structuring. It is likely only sociably responsible financial centres with depth, liquidity, and well established regulatory and legal frameworks will build the critical mass and emerge as significant Islamic Financial centres. London and Kuala Lumpur are the obvious two locations ... »
This document produced by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland presents the Republic of Ireland tax treatment of Islamic Financial Transactions. »
The Islamic financial sector in Europe, although small in size, has promising potentials to gain traction given the fast expanding bilateral ties between European countries and Islamic financial hubs of the GCC and Malaysia. »
A report highlighting a decade of Islamic Finance in Ireland. Ireland – Islamic Finance (2.2 MB) Most computers will open PDF documents automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader »
Ireland has developed a strong foundation for the Islamic finance industry, including a comprehensive tax treaty network with Muslim nations and a provision in its tax code specifically for Islamic financial instruments, such as those involving ijarah (leasing), murabahah (sale on the basis of cost plus mark-up) and Islamic insurance (takaful). Ireland is home to more than 50 world-class fund serv... »
The year 2014 marks the tenth year of Islamic finance in Ireland. The progress that the Irish economy has achieved in the last few years is remarkable, especially compared to what many comparable nations have struggled as the world went through a global economic downturn. Irish gains in Islamic finance are no exception. With funds that comply with Shariah and international sukuk listings released ... »
