Developments in Islamic Finance: Challenges and Initiatives

by Syed Aun R. Rizvi, Irum Saba

Overview

This book presents empirical research that addresses the latest issues and innovative products in Islamic banking and finance around the world. Chapters from expert contributors cover a wide range of topics, including the various issues in sk markets, an overview of takaful, a roadmap for introducing Islamic finance to uncharted territories and an in-depth analysis of the current challenges.

Case studies and statistics provide up to date information that can be used for future research. This book will be of interest to academics and researchers who wish to learn more about the challenges of Islamic finance and economics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319593418
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	08/03/2017
Series:	Palgrave CIBFR Studies in Islamic Finance
Edition description:	1st ed. 2017
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Syed Aun R. Rizvi, PhD, is currently an Assistant Professor at Lahore University Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan. He is also a Research Affilate Centre for Islamic Business and Finance Research at University of Nottingham Malaysian campus. He was previously a Buy Side Equity Trader before moving to academia.

Irum Saba is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF)-IBA, Pakistan. Ms. Saba has more than 12 years of progressive regulatory, research, training and teaching experience with organizations of international repute. She is the Shariah Board member of Addengreens, UAE. She is also the Honorary Secretary of the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (CIIF), Malaysia.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Islamic Finance – Local and Global Status.- Chapter 2: Sukuk for the financing of Non-Revenue Water Management: Malaysia as a Case Study.- Chapter 3: Role of Takaful in Raising Higher Education Enrolment in Pakistan.- Chapter 4: Ṣukūk Default and Issues in Their Resolution: The Case of Villamar Ṣukūk.- Chapter 5: Towards a Robust Shariah Screening Criterion for Sks.- Chapter 6: Introducing Islamic Finance in Unchartered Economies: The case of Canada.- Chapter 7: Islamic Finance, in a the age of Black Swans and Complexities, for a Multipolar World.