Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-470-97804-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 345 g

Reihe: Wiley Finance Series

Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance is a complete guide to the key characteristics of Islamic banking and finance, and how they differ from their Western counterparts. 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 countries such as Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Dubai for some time, and 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, and most major investment entities have begun 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. This is the perfect book for anyone looking to understand the industry.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kettell, Brian B.

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Internationale Finanzmärkte
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Finanzsektor & Finanzdienstleistungen Finanzsektor & Finanzdienstleistungen: Allgemeines
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Finanzsektor & Finanzdienstleistungen Internationale Finanzmärkte
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Finanzsektor & Finanzdienstleistungen Bankwirtschaft
• Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Islam & Islamische Studien

Über Autor(innen)

Brian Kettell has a wealth of practical experience in the area of Islamic banking and finance. He worked for several years as an Advisor for the Central Bank of Bahrain where he had numerous Islamic banking responsibilities.

Subsequently, Brian taught courses on Islamic banking and finance at a range of financial institutions including the World Bank, 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 Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, the Institute for Financial Services and Scotland Yard.

Brian's vast academic expertise in Islamic finance is highlighted by his role as former Joint Editor of the Islamic Finance Qualification Handbook and his past teaching work at a number of top universities worldwide including the London School of Economics, the City University of Hong Kong, the American University of the Middle East in Kuwait 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, Islamic Banking and Finance, the Central Banking Journal, Euromoney, the Securities Journal and the International Currency Review. He has also published 6 books on Islamic banking and financial markets.