Islamic Finance News

Supplements

The November IFN Supplement will focus on Sukuk and the global Islamic capital markets. In this issue, we take a comprehensive look at Islamic capital market activity across the globe and address issues of structuring and liquidity; along with the components that make up the Islamic capital markets via interviews, features and roundtables. The cover story will focus on the growth and development of the global Islamic capital market industry from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, with an eye on the latest regulatory changes and tax reforms, infrastructure growth and development, structural innovation and the investment products available. Other in-house authored features will cover the Sukuk industry, an in-depth overview on the securitization market, equity-based financing covering a gamut of sectors, including corporate banking and client-bank relationships and hedging solutions. . View interactive book View PDF Edition

CONTENTS COVER STORY Sukuk and the Islamic Capital Markets: The Story So Far How is the Islamic financial system and its capital markets coping with the current global crisis? Which Sukuk structures are expected to endure, and what is the current overall investor sentiment? FEATURES Sukuk Structures: Moving Forward Rigidity is not in tune with the parlance of our time. The Islamic fi nance industry has become surprisingly adaptable to the ebb and fl ow of the fi nancial markets, and is fi nding more innovative ways around structuring. Securitization Sophistication Most financial institutions and businesses use securitization to fund their operations and to immediately realize the value of a cash-producing asset. How does asset-backed securitization comply with the Shariah, and is it the best form of securitization in today�s market? Equity Boost In Malaysia and the Middle East, more than 70% of Islamic transactions are debt and sales-based, despite an all around acceptance among industry players that the principles of profi t-loss sharing in Musharakah and Mudarabah fi t perfectly within the pillars of Islamic fi nance. Islamic Hedging: Riddled with Uncertainty? An increasingly risk-averse investor base is driving the need for Islamic hedging products and innovation within the Islamic fi nancing sphere. However, why does the term Islamic hedging set off alarm bells for most? CHAPTERS Private Equity and Venture Capital Financing Jamal Hijres, CEO of Capinnova Investment Bank, shares his views on the growing potential for private equity and venture capital development within the industry.