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ISLAMIC FINANCE NEWS ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT GUIDE 2008 This guide examines trends in the asset and wealth management markets whilst providing exclusive practitioner insights into various sectors within the market. Besides being the first of its kind, this is the perfect guide for those who are advising retail, institutional or sovereign investors, on equity investments, emerging market investments, Takaful and alternative investment vehicles, managing risk and legal structures to read on further. Download the Full Issue (2.22 MB)

CONTENTS Note From the Editor Developments in the Global Islamic Funds Industry Analyzing trends and distribution of new funds as at April 2008 Shariah Compliant Indexation: Fueling the Development of a Growing Industry Challenges in balancing rules of indexing with Shariah screening methodology Takaful: Expanding the Frontiers of Wealth Management How penetration of Islamic insurance can be improved, and why it should become a pivotal offering Investment Radar Now on Emerging Markets In view of the spillover effect of the US subprime crisis and economic downturn, investors set their sights on emerging markets A Study of Offshore Islamic Funds Recent trends in Shariah compliant investment funds and why they remain popular Islamic Capital Market Garnering More Support Clientele for its financial products is growing rapidly but there are still hurdles to be overcome Comparison of REITs and I-REITs Guidelines and benefits for investors