Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions

The book explores the foundations of Islamic financial markets and institutions, including various products, market application, asset management, and regulation, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its recovery. It provides an overview of Islamic financing instruments and markets, infrastructure institutions, and a competitive approach to the mainstream financial market. It offers a well-balanced overview of Islamic financial markets, ethics, Shariah foundation, instruments, and operational mechanism for academic, practitioners, researchers, students, and general readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Islamic financial market and investment landscape have experienced remarkable growth and transformation in recent years, driven by a combination of factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, as well as the ongoing pursuit of innovation and development. This rapid progress has presented a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the growth and development of Islamic investment.

In response to these challenges, this timely and insightful book focuses on the foundations of Islamic financial markets and institutions in the context of various products, their market application, Islamic asset management, and regulation. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of Islamic financing instruments and markets, including Islamic debt and equity markets, through shares and the stock market, mutual funds, private equity, lease financing, Sukuk, green Sukuk, money market instruments, exchange-traded funds, cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and more. They offer valuable insights into the numerous infrastructure institutions that have emerged since the early 2000s, such as the Accounting and Auditing Organizations for Islamic Financial Institutions, the Islamic Financial Services Board, the Islamic International Rating Agency, and the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation. Additionally, the book discusses the ongoing efforts to establish new institutions to meet the diverse needs of the Islamic financial industry.

One of the key strengths of this book is its uniquely competitive approach to the mainstream financial market. By examining the current state and future prospects of Islamic financial markets, the book offers a comprehensive and balanced overview of Islamic financial markets, its ethical principles, Shariah foundation, the instruments and operational mechanisms used by Islamic capital, money, and debt markets. This approach makes the book invaluable for academicians, practitioners, researchers, students, and general readers who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Islamic finance and its potential for growth and development.

In conclusion, the rapid pace of progress in the Islamic financial market and investment space, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath and recovery, has provided the necessary challenges to build a strong case for Islamic investment. This timely and unique book focuses on the foundations of Islamic financial markets and institutions in the context of various products, their market application, Islamic asset management, and regulation. By offering a comprehensive and balanced overview of Islamic financing instruments and markets, as well as the infrastructure institutions that support them, this book facilitates a greater understanding of the concept of Islamic investment. It is an essential resource for academicians, practitioners, researchers, students, and general readers who are interested in exploring the potential of Islamic finance in the global financial landscape.

Weight: 564g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367336721