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Islamic banks still struggling to make inroads in Lebanese marketFrom Dilystar.com.lb: The Central Bank’s first vice governor, Raed Charafeddine, said Thursday that Islamic banks should have played a more active role in raising public awareness in Lebanon on the benefits of this industry as its assets represent less than 1 percent ($251 million) of the total assets of Lebanese conventional banks. (more...)
Islamic banking industry shows rich potentialFrom Kaleejtimes.com: The Islamic banking industry in the GCC is expected, in general, to remain strong moving forward, growing by 15 to 20 percent year-on-year in 2010, according to a banking and finance expert. (more...)
Islamic banking back on trackFrom Aiasentinel.com: Despite debt problems in Dubai and Kuwait, the Islamic bond market resumes growth. A year after Dubai's monster debt problems sent shockwaves though the sukuk (Islamic bond) world, sukuks are thriving again and with them Malaysia's role as the center of gravity of international Islamic finance. (more...)
Islamic banking - time to act!From Bi-me.com: The global financial crisis has put an end to the heydays of growth in the banking sector and the current market outlook suggests that these days are not returning quickly. Islamic banks, which traditionally grew faster than their conventional peers, are also affected. (more...)
Islamic banks increasingly outsourcing Shariah supervisionFrom Thepeninsulaqatar.com: Bankers in Islamic finance are increasingly outsourcing Shariah supervision due to a lack of scholars in the industry, but critics say this is making the sector even less transparent and slowing its development. (more...)
International Bank of Azerbaijan plans to launch Islamic Banking service in 2011From Abc.az: International Bank of Azerbaijan proceeds introduction of Islamic Banking services. "The project on introduction of Islamic banking products and services in IBA’s activities is being realized successfully. Up to date, the IBA management adopted a concept including introduction and development of Islamic banking in the Bank. (more...)
TuranBank fastens process of ‘Islamic Banking Window’ useFrom Abc.az: Following the module of the “universal banking”, Azerbaijan’s TuranBank also one of few banks in the country implementing elements of corporate finance for Sharia principles. (more...)
ITFC funds a credit line of $1.3 mln for Azerbaijan’s TuranBankFrom Abc.az: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC, Islamic Development Bank Group) a credit line for Azerbaijan’s TuranBank for support of trading operations in non-oil sector, including the private sector, which serves as the development of small and medium businesses. (more...)
End to Sukuk freeze spurs Pakistan fund buyingFrom Bloomberg: Pakistan’s largest Shariah funds plan to bid for the 80 billion rupees ($934 million) of Islamic debt the government will offer in coming weeks after a 14-month suspension of sales. (more...)
Sudan, Albaraka, IDB, Pakistan plan sales: Islamic bond alertFrom Bloomberg: The following borrowers are expected to sell Islamic bonds, which use asset returns to pay investors to comply with the religion’s ban on interest. (more...)
Rizwan Kanji, debt and sukuk specialist, joining King and SpaldingFrom Ameinfo.com: Rizwan Kanji, a leading debt capital markets practitioner, is joining King & Spalding as a partner in its Dubai office. Kanji will have a leading role in King & Spalding's debt capital markets and sukuk practice. (more...)
Sukuks making strong comebackFrom Gulfnews.com: Global Islamic bond (sukuk) issuance hit Dh144 billion ($39 billion) in the first ten months of the year with total issuance in October alone surpassing $5.3 billion, according to the latest data from Zawya's sukuk database. (more...)
Islamic finance turns to women scholarsFrom Maktoob.com: When Malaysian Aida Othman signed up for the new law programme at the Islamic university, she did not expect to become one the few women with their hands on the levers of the world's $1 trillion Islamic finance sector. (more...)
Tamweel offers select clients 80pct mortgagesFrom Thenational.ae: Two years ago, Tamweel, the Islamic mortgage company, announced that it would be closing up shop. With average property prices in Dubai falling by more than 50 per cent from their peak in 2008, the company was a casualty of the financial crisis. (more...)
6th Annual Hedge Fund Investments Japan Congress, Capturing Market Opportunities While Suppressing Portfolio Volatility, 23 – 24 May, 2012, The Westin Hotel, Tokyo, Japan
Over 90 institutional investors and fund managers have confirmed their attendance! The 6th Annual Hedge Fund Investments Japan Congress is a must-attend event for the hedge funds community. With a six year track record of bringing together leading personalities – key institutional investors, top fund managers and rising stars, it is the key deal-making marketplace for Japan. Some of the featured speakers include: World's largest institutional investor, speaking for the first time: Regulatory keynote, to shed light on authorities' position amidst current turmoil: Japan's financial guru, speaking for the first time: Pension investor, actively investing in hedge funds: Institutional investor, actively investing in hedge funds: World's 8th largest hedge fund, speaking for the first time: World's 15th largest hedge fund, speaking for the first time: DOWNLOAD THE LATEST BROCHURE: ENGLISH | JAPAN DOWNLOAD CENTRE: Get the latest insights and updates from the hedge fund industry by visiting our Download Centre. I'm sure you wouldn't want to miss meeting and networking with these experts! Email us to find out more about the conference.
Managed Funds Association, Forum 2012, June 12-13, Chicago
Forum 2012, June 12-13, The Fairmont Millennium Park, Chicago, is MFA’s 18th annual managed futures and global macro strategies conference designed to bring managers and investors together for networking, education and business development. Forum 2012 will feature “Meet the Manager” booths in an exhibit hall to facilitate opportunities for managers and investors to become acquainted and learn more about one another’s investment needs and solutions. Also new to the Forum 2012 schedule, an afternoon of “Manager Salons” for pre-selected managers to host open discussions with groups of investors, allocators and other managers. Forum 2012 will honor the first-ever Managed Futures Pinnacle Award winners. The winners are invited to participate on two educational panel presentations at Forum 2012, the morning following the awards ceremony, to discuss their awards, their strategies, the markets, risk management and more. MFA is a proud sponsor of the inaugural Managed Futures Pinnacle Awards, presented by CME Group and BarclayHedge on Monday, June 11. Forum 2012 will feature additional networking events and a program agenda designed to bring institutional investors to Chicago for the opportunity to meet CTAs and global macro managers and learn more about their strategies. The program agenda will spotlight managers, investors and the current legislative and regulatory issues impacting the alternative investment industry. http://events.managedfunds.org/mfas-forum-2012
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Successfully Launching and Profiting from Business Development Companies, New York, NY, United States, June 27 2012
Website: http://www.frallc.com/conference.aspx?ccode=B821 The Premier Summit on How to Successfully Launch BDCs, Best Practice Operational Strategies, and Investment Opportunities in BDCs Financial Research Associates’ inaugural event is bursting with critical advice, networking opportunities, and practical takeaways for launching, operating and investing in Business Development Companies (BDCs). Subscribers are eligible for a 10% registration discount. Mention FMP127 during registration to enjoy this offer. This One-Day BDC Powerhouse event will:
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Institutional Investor and CNBC Present: DELIVERING ALPHA, July 18, 2012, New York
CNBC and Institutional Investor will once again host a unique, one‐day meeting composed entirely of the best‐known hedge fund managers and over 80 of the largest investors globally as well as illustrious political and economic commentators appearing in short segments moderated by II and CNBC editors. Delivering Alpha will focus on current thought leadership in investing, and all segments will be structured to provide unique insight into very high‐level investment themes. Keynote Speakers will include:
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The conference will pivot around live sessions and televised broadcasts as leading managers and investors also network privately with each other at social events throughout the day Delivering Alpha was a sold-out success in 2011. Reserve your space today at www.deliveringalpha.com. Please quote registration code AMB when registering.
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