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A Practitioner’s Guide to the Global Markets / A. Morgan, A. Tebbutt, G. Chan — Wiley, 2014. — 574 p.
The Islamic Finance Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to the Global Markets is the definitive report for the Islamic finance industry. Written by the industry's leading practitioners, the book provides a country-by-country breakdown of the current state of the Islamic market, including league tables by region and by country. Relevant case studies are used throughout to illustrate the practical aspect of the information presented. Organized for easy navigation, each chapter features sub-sections that allow instant comparison between countries in a specific area of interest.The Islamic finance industry is the world's fastest growing sector, valued at over U.S. $1.3 trillion by the UK Islamic Finance secretariat, with an annual growth of 24% for the past five years. To compete globally, practitioners need a true understanding of key markets within the industry. The Islamic Finance Handbook paints a clear picture of where each country stands in its development and role within the market, and provides a straightforward comparison between markets. Features include: Current macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions. Regulatory and political situations. Recent transactions, key participants, and the investor climate. Real-world cases, as opposed to speculative scenarios. The book places a clear focus on current conditions versus past performance, and on practical applications versus theoretical speculation. Each chapter is authored by a leading practitioner from within each country, allowing a true glimpse inside the day-to-day workings of the Islamic markets. For finance professionals who need to get up to speed on this rapidly growing sector, The Islamic Finance Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to the Global Markets is a clear, comprehensive guide. Table of Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Australia. Bahrain. Bangladesh. Brunei. Canada. China. Egypt. Hong Kong. India. Indonesia. Iran. Japan. Jordan. Kazakhstan. Kenya. Kuwait. Luxembourg. Malaysia. Maldives. Nigeria. Oman. Pakistan. Qatar. Saudi Arabia. Singapore. South Africa. Sri Lanka. Tanzania. Thailand. Turkey. United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom. United States. About the Editors. List of Contributors. Index.
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The Islamic Finance Handbook A Practitioner’s Guide to the Global Markets
SASIKALA THIAGARAJA ANDREW MORGAN ANDREW TEBBUTT GERALDINE CHAN Editors REDMoney
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