Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance - Softcover

Kettell, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955835100 ISBN 13: 9780955835100

Verlag: Brian Kettell, 2008

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This book highlights the key characteristics of Islamic banking which differentiate it from conventional banking. This detailed book highlights how Islamic banking is consistent with the Sharia'a and, as such, an important part of the system is the prohibition on collecting interest. This central religious precept appears to rule out most aspects of modern finance but it does allow money to be used for trading tangible assets and business, which can then generate a profit. Brian Kettell's book looks at all aspects of Islamic banking, including detailed chapters on its creation through to explanations of Murabaha and Musharaka contracts, Ijara and Istisna a financing methods, as well as Salam and Takaful insurance. Finally the book takes a look at Sharia a law and Sharia a boards, indicating the roles and responsibilities that come with membership. Islamic banks have been operating in places such as Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Dubai for some time. Conventional bankers have traditionally viewed the sector as a small, exotic niche, but in the past five years it has seen a surge in popularity. Several Western investment banks, including HSBC, Lloyds Bank and Citigroup, have started working with Muslim clerics to create new ranges of financial products designed for devout Muslims, due not only to the growing Muslim population in Europe but also higher oil prices. Although estimates of the size of the Islamic finance industry vary greatly, everyone agrees that it is expanding rapidly and this is the perfect book for anyone looking to understand the industry.

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Brian Kettell has a wealth of experience in the area of Islamic finance. He worked for several years as an Economic Advisor for the Central Bank of Bahrain where he had numerous banking responsibilities. Subsequently, Brian taught courses on Islamic banking and finance at a range of financial institutions including National Commercial Bank (Saudi Arabia), Global Investment House (Kuwait), Noor Islamic Bank (UAE), the UK Treasury, the Central Bank of Iran, the Central Bank of Syria, the Securities Investment Institute and the Institute for Financial Services. Brian's vast academic expertise in Islamic finance is highlighted by his role as Joint Editor of the Islamic Finance Qualification Handbook and his past teaching work at a number of top financial universities worldwide including the London School of Economics, the City University of Hong Kong and London Metropolitan University Business School. Brian's impressive list of publications include over 100 articles in journals, business magazines and the financial press including Islamic Business and Finance, the Central Banking Journal, Euromoney, the Securities Journal and the International Currency Review. He has also published 14 books on banking and financial markets. Brian is currently based in London and works as a specialist Trainer and Consultant in Islamic Banking and Finance.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Brian Kettell
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0955835100
• ISBN 13: 9780955835100
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 250
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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