A Handbook on Securities Statistics released by the International Monetary Fund has defined common Islamic financial instruments. »
London based Gatehouse Bank has announced the acquisition of Fountainbridge, a student accommodation property located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom for £20.0 million. »
The sector displays steady growth in Brunei supported by regular issuance of short term Government sukuk, and by Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam. »
Sukuk issuances in April 2015 declined in terms of both value and number; by value decreased 84% y-o-y to USD0.7bn. »
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... »
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. »
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. »
Gatehouse, a UK based investment bank operating in accordance with Sharia principles, announced the completion of terms for financing of a real estate deal. »
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. »
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). »