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Book SynopsisA clear overview of the Islamic asset management market place
Trade ReviewA look at the Table of Contents of this book gives an idea of its scope and comprehensiveness. Its appearance among the finance literature marks the fact that Islamic asset management, along with Islamic finance in general, is moving from a niche status to be part of the mainstream, albeit with its own specificities. Those who read this highly informative book, written by an acknowledged industry professional, will acquire a clear insight into Islamic asset management and the opportunities it offers to both investors and asset managers. -- Simon Archer, MA PhD FCA FRSA, Visiting Professor, ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading A look at the Table of Contents of this book gives an idea of its scope and comprehensiveness. Its appearance among the finance literature marks the fact that Islamic asset management, along with Islamic finance in general, is moving from a niche status to be part of the mainstream, albeit with its own specificities. Those who read this highly informative book, written by an acknowledged industry professional, will acquire a clear insight into Islamic asset management and the opportunities it offers to both investors and asset managers.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Figures List of Boxes List of Tables Introduction 1. Characteristics of Islamic Finance 2. Contracts and Structures for Islamic Asset Management 3. The Islamic Asset Management Market Place 4. Fund Operations 5. Processing 6. Sharia'a Supervisory Board 7. Case Studies 8. Summary and Concluding Remarks Glossary Bibliography Index
