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Upping the pace has become the norm
A four-year unbroken run is remarkable for a publication that is solely available online, more so one that focuses on a particular aspect of financial practice that - when Islamic Finance news emerged in October 2004 - was comprehended by few and misunderstood by many. That Islamic finance has become a common term and an accepted practice in just about all continents is due, in no small measure, to the extensive and steady flow of news and information about it. more… |
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 Dubai’s government related entities in the limelight
Dubai-based government related entities (GREs) were in the spotlight this week when Standard & Poor’s (S&P) announced the downgrade of DP World, Jebel Ali Free Zone and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority. It affirmed the ratings on DIFC Investments and Thor Asset Purchase (Cayman). The revision of the three entities comes just two months after its earlier revised ratings of these GREs, which had been placed on credit watch with negative implications. more…
Investing in the Malaysian Real Estate
In this current financial turmoil, it is interesting to note that Islamic financing may have deterred much of the mess created by the conventional banking and financial institutions. The outlook for Islamic financing is bright and it will likely take the lead in terms of providing funding for major projects as the conventional banking system re-evaluates its business model. It is highly likely that Islamic financing will be regarded as the best option in these trying times. more… |
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Interest Grows for Dinky Die Australian Fund
LM Investment Management, which recently launched the LM Australian Alif Fund, is doing something unprecedented in terms of Shariah compliant real estate funds, according to Amanie Business Solutions consultant Baiza Bain, whose task is to see that the fund’s operations are entirely in line with the Shariah. more… |
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The Relevance of Rating a Sukuk Part I: A Necessity?
A credit rating assesses the credit worthiness of a corporation or even a country that is based upon the history of borrowing and repayment, as well as the availability of assets and the extent of liabilities. It is widely used by investors, issuers, investment banks and even governments. In recent years, credit rating agencies have begun moving into the Islamic finance arena, with Sukuk and Islamic financial institutions being rated by western rating agencies, mainly the big three: Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings. more… |
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