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IMF Provides Overview of Islamic Financial Instruments

A Handbook on Securities Statistics released by the International Monetary Fund has defined common Islamic financial instruments. »

12th May 2015
Edinburgh - Gatehouse Acquires Fountainbridge Real Estate Asset

London based Gatehouse Bank has announced the acquisition of Fountainbridge, a student accommodation property located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom for £20.0 million. »

11th May 2015
Mobile Islamic Banking in Brunei

The sector displays steady growth in Brunei supported by regular issuance of short term Government sukuk, and by Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam. »

10th May 2015
Gulf Sukuk Market Update

Sukuk issuances in April 2015 declined in terms of both value and number; by value decreased 84% y-o-y to USD0.7bn. »

8th May 2015
Islamic Finance Outlook 2015 by Standard and Poor’s

The 2015 edition of Standard and Poor’s annual outlook for Islamic finance showcases S&P’s wide-ranging Islamic finance research and thought leadership, produced by their dedicated team of analysts. In the following CreditMatters TV, Mohamed Damak, Head of Islamic Finance for S&P, speaks about the industry outlook for 2015, the main reasons for its growth, and the challenges it... »

7th May 2015
Bank of London and Middle East

The Manchester office aims to serve mid-market companies in the North of England, where it has provided financing totalling £50 million over the past year. »

5th May 2015
UK Deputy PM “Rent to Own” Scheme similar to Ijara Transaction

The proposal would give people without a deposit the option of paying monthly instalments towards the cost of a home, without having to raise a deposit. After 30 years of such payments, the buyer would own the home outright. »

4th May 2015
UK Industrial Estate secures Sharia Compliant Investment of £17.92 million

Gatehouse, a UK based investment bank operating in accordance with Sharia principles, announced the completion of terms for financing of a real estate deal. »

30th April 2015
Malaysian Islamic Finance Education Initiative for Finance Professionals

The Financial Institutions Directors Education programme in Islamic Finance, and Shariah Leaders Education Programme seeks to broaden the perspective of directors and shariah scholars on emerging opportunities in Islamic Finance. »

28th April 2015
Sukuk returns lag behind stronger oil and geopolitical risks.

The Bloomberg Sukuk Market Return Index (BMSSUTR) fell by 0.09% W-o-W (vs. +0.17% in week prior) to 120.06, bringing YTD returns to 1.58% (vs. 1.67% in week prior). »

24th April 2015
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