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Oman’s appetite for Islamic finance products is growing

International Finance DeskMarch 31, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 31, 2016

Islamic banking assets in the Gulf nation are projected to reach 10% of total banking assets by 2018 Camille Paldi March 31, 2016: In the Oman Vision 2020 framework issued by the government, the country proclaimed that it is determined to reduce its dependency on oil revenues through diversification of the economy. Al Maha Financial...

Pioneer of mutual fund industry in Indonesia

International Finance DeskMarch 14, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 14, 2016

A feature on Danareksa Investment Management March 14, 2016: Danareksa Investment Management (DIM), winner of the IFM award for Most Innovative Asset Management Company Indonesia 2015, is the first asset management company established in Indonesia and has become one of the most respected fund managers in the country. DIM’s business was essentially founded in 1976...

‘East Asia is a very important market for deVere Group’

International Finance DeskMarch 10, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 10, 2016

Interview with the CEO Nigel Green March 10, 2016 Congratulations on winning International Finance Magazine’s ‘Best International Advisory Company – EAST ASIA’ award. Thank you. It’s an honour to receive it. This award – our seventh in as many months – is a reflection of the unbridled energy and commitment of our deVere Group teams...

Portfolio management with a global perspective

International Finance DeskFebruary 19, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 19, 2016

McOttley Capital’s approach to creating wealth for clients in Ghana Mustapha Mensah & Gloria Ofosu-Kusi February 19, 2016: In the current situation of financial and investment uncertainties in Ghana, devoid of sophisticated and innovative investment solutions, certain individuals saw in this void an opportunity to create an Investment management haven. The company’s comprehensive financial analysis...

The global route for Islamic banks

International Finance DeskJanuary 22, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 22, 2016

Revamping IT architecture will be transformative for Islamic banks in 2016 Hans Tesselaar January 22, 2016: One of the fastest growing divisions of the international finance industry today is Islamic banking. The industry, mostly hailing from the Middle East, is estimated to value in excess of $1.48 trillion. Look ahead further into 2016 and we...

No-interest finance and its benefits

International Finance DeskJanuary 7, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 7, 2016

Review of The Art of Islamic Banking and Finance (2014) by Dr. Yahia Abdul-Rahman Camille Paldi January 7, 2016: This book is a fascinating account of the journey of Dr. Yahia Abdul-Rahman and his family from Egypt to America in 1968 in his pursuit of several MA degrees and a PHD. It also offers a...

Must read for aspiring Islamic banking professionals

International Finance DeskDecember 2, 2015

by International Finance DeskDecember 2, 2015

Review of Islamic Capital Market, Equity and Sukuk (2014) by Dr. Muhammad Hanif, Associate Professor, FAST School of Management, Islamabad Camille Paldi December 2, 2015: This scintillating and succinct book is a refreshing, intellectual journey into the heart of Islamic equity complete with an overview of different types of sukuk and explanation of relevant sukuk...

Study suggests over £29bn of working capital currently trapped in UK economy

International Finance DeskNovember 26, 2015

by International Finance DeskNovember 26, 2015

Supply Chain Finance from PrimeRevenue and AIG launch new supple chain finance offering for mid-market November 26, 2015: New research commissioned by American International Group, Inc. and PrimeRevenue indicates that limited access to working capital finance and inflexible payment terms are having an adverse impact on UK business. The YouGov poll of UK businesses that provide goods or services to large...

Investors look beyond their own home to boost exposure to UK property

International Finance DeskNovember 17, 2015

by International Finance DeskNovember 17, 2015

Long term growth main factor behind the move November 17, 2015: Almost half (44%) of retail investors want to enhance their exposure to the UK property market by other means than owning their home, according to a new study by peer to peer lending platform, Crowdstacker. The biggest factors driving investor demand are the long...

‘UK mortgage market needs to embrace Dodd-Frank’

International Finance DeskNovember 13, 2015

by International Finance DeskNovember 13, 2015

Says Tony Ward, CEO of due diligence specialist Clayton Euro Risk November 13, 2015: UK-domiciled issuers of mortgage-backed securities should stop seeing the US Dodd-Frank Act as just another regulatory hurdle and start thinking of it as a driver for greater transparency and better business. This is the message Tony Ward, CEO of due diligence...