ESCP Europe

Item type

Book

Language

English

Publication year

2007

ISBN

978-0-470-82188-6

This timely book offers comprehensive coverage on the fundamental theory of Islamic finance and banking, according to the core concepts of 'Riba' and 'Shariah' law. The authors explain clearly the distinct features of an Islamic financial system and how it compares with conventional systems.

Glossary --- 1 Introduction --- 2 The economic system --- 3 Financial contracting and Riba (interest) --- 4 Financial instruments --- 5 Financial intermediation --- 6 The Islamic financial system --- 7 Islamic financial services industry --- 8 Capital markets --- 9 Financial engineering --- 10 Risk management of Islamic financial institutions --- 11 Regulation of Islamic financial institutions --- 12 Corporate governance ---13 Globalization and challenges for Islamic finance --- References --- Bibliography --- Index..