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Gain insight into the unique risk management challenges within the Islamic banking system Risk Management for Islamic Banks: Recent Developments from Asia and the Middle East analyzes risk management strategies in Islamic banking, presented from the perspectives of different banking institutions. Using comprehensive global case studies, the book details the risks involving various banking institutions in Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, pointing out the different management strategies that arise as a result of Islamic banking practices. Readers gain insight into risk management as a comprehensive system, and a process of interlinked continuous cycles that integr...
This important book locates and defines contemporary Muslim philanthropy and philanthropic institutions within the rich and diverse history of Islamic practice. In doing so, Shariq A. Siddiqui, Rafeel Wasif and Micah A. Hughes examine religious discourses on the topic and question the universality of our current definitions.
Kehadiran asuransi syariah (takaful) dan reasuransi syariah (retakaful), yang lebih berorientasi pada proteksi dari maqashid syariah, menjadi alternatif bagi umat muslim untuk melindungi kontrak melalui berbagai mekanisme yang sesuai dengan syariah dan terhindar dari unsur garar, riba, dan maysir. Keberadaan buku Takaful dan Retakaful: Pengantar Asuransi Syariah merupakan salah satu kesegaran di tengah ”kehausan” berbagai pihak untuk mendalami asuransi syariah. Selain menyediakan pengetahuan mendasar terkait takaful dan retakaful, buku ini juga memberikan penjelasan mengenai framework syariah terkait takaful dan retakaful beserta sejarah kehadirannya. Di dalamnya juga terdapat pembahasan...
PENULIS: PUJIA ACHMAD UKURAN: 13 X 19; 328 BW ISBN: 978 602 8290 93 7 Zaida bersiap mengubur harapannya belajar di Belanda ketika pemuda saleh bernama Ilham datang meminangnya. Namun, rencana pernikahannya kandas hanya karena ia bukan hafizah, muslimah penghafal Al- Quran. Kegagalan itulah yang kemudian mengantarnya ke sekolah Al Quran. Sayangnya, ia tidak lulus. Ia pun terpaksa pergi ke Belanda dengan membawa luka hati. Di Belanda, Zaida menemukan cinta. Namun, kebahagiaan itu kembali goyah oleh kehadiran bos yang jatuh hati pada suaminya, Salman. Bahkan, hingga membuat Salman menghilang. Di tengah situasi itu, takdir kembali mempertemukan Zaida denga Ilham di Istanbul yang sedang gundah karena istrinya, Hamidah, belum juga hamil. Akankah dawai asmara masa lalu yang tak sempat berdenting menemukan waktunya? Dapatkah impian Ilham bisa bersatu dengan Zaida menjadi kenyataan?
A groundbreaking study of the investment portfolios of takaful companies, their general investment patterns, and their future investments The Islamic finance industry has witnessed remarkable growth over the last decade, and one of the most successful segments—poised for even greater expansion—is the Islamic insurance (takaful) industry. In Takaful Investment Portfolios, distinguished takaful scholar Abdulrahman Khalil Tolefat explores the investment portfolios of takaful companies in both the GCC countries and Malaysia, the tip of Islamic finance industry. Investigating the trends and patterns of investment of takaful companies, the book looks at shareholders as well as general and fami...
This text provides current and integrated coverage of the important topics in international banking, including foreign exchange markets, derivatives, country risk analysis, asset-liability management, and banking strategies. In order to incorporate the central elements of this field, the text builds on a three-faceted foundation of risk-return tradeoff, the special barriers encountered in international business, and the unique features of banking business. By responding to the increasing globalization of financial markets, this text offers readers the comprehensive, international background they need to prepare for a successful career in banking. Provides current and integrated coverage of international bank management. Incorporates analytical frameworks and real-world examples of key decision-making processes. Includes learning objectives and end-of-chapter review questions.
Presenting the foundations of an integrated theory of organizations, Jensen argues that the cost of transferring information necessitates decentralization of some decision rights in organizations and economies. This in turn requires organizations to solve the control problem that results when self-interested persons do not behave as perfect agents.
The phenomenal worldwide development over the past decade of Islamic banking and finance is drawing much attention to Southeast Asia, which, on the platform of its own economic growth success, is also proving to be the gateway for Middle Eastern petrodollar investments into the two great emerging markets of India and China.This book provides a timely examination of the issues confronting this US$300-US$500 billion market growing at 15%-20% per annum, with reviews of the different financial markets, be they capital (Sukuk), retail or wealth management. It further includes reviews from the various jurisdictions including Malaysia (the front-runner), Singapore (the regional financial hub), Brun...
An in-depth look at the problems surrounding zombie banks and their dangerous effect on the global economy “The title is worthy of a B movie, but it's also apt. Bloomberg News reporter Yalman Onaran, supported by former U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. chief Sheila Bair - who provides a foreword and numerous interviews - urge that insolvent banks both small and too big to fail be allowed to do precisely that. Reading bank balance sheets is not everyone's idea of a good time. But Mr. Onaran, with support from Ms. Bair, does the chore and explains what it means. Mr. Onaran shows that the process of rescuing dead and dying banks is increasing systemic risk in the global banking system. An...