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: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Islamic financial market and investment space 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 that have necessitated the development of a strong case for Islamic investment. In response to this need, 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 of this book provide a comprehensive overview of Islamic financing instruments and markets, including Islamic debt and equity markets, through various channels such as 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 shed light on the emergence of these alternative sources of financing and their role in meeting the financial needs of individuals and organizations.

Furthermore, the book delves 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. These institutions play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of Islamic finance and ensuring its compliance with Shariah principles.

The authors of this book adopt a uniquely competitive approach to the mainstream financial market, which facilitates a deeper understanding of the concept of Islamic investment. Through a comprehensive discussion of the current state and future prospects of Islamic financial markets, the book offers a theoretical and practical framework that caters to academicians, practitioners, researchers, students, and general readers alike. It provides a well-balanced overview of Islamic financial markets, their ethical principles, Shariah foundation, the instruments and operational mechanisms used by Islamic capital, money, and debt markets.

In conclusion, the rapid pace of progress in the Islamic financial market and investment space has created a compelling need for a book that addresses the foundations of Islamic financial markets and institutions. This timely and insightful book fills this gap by providing a comprehensive overview of Islamic financing instruments and markets, as well as the infrastructure institutions that support them. By adopting a competitive approach, the book offers a valuable resource for academicians, practitioners, researchers, students, and general readers interested in exploring the world of Islamic investment.

Weight: 848g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367336738