As key Muslim markets attempt to grow their Islamic finance market share, one particular country in the GCC has managed to grab more than a third of the total domestic finance marketplace for its Shariah finance sector – Kuwait. And it looks like the corporate sector is playing an increasingly bigger role in this growth story, as our cover story finds out.
This week, IFN brings you an exclusive look at a pioneering new product from an Indonesian bank which the bank is using to create a truly unique proposition value for the Shariah industry; a first-hand look at an Indonesian corporate Sukuk issuance, a rarity in the market; and also a comprehensive overview of the Canadian Islamic finance market as well as the global real estate landscape.
There is a myriad of interesting topics discussed in this issue by expert industry players including in the area of Islamic REITs, a multi-faith financial institution in the US as well as a country feature on the UK which is in a political storm. Also hear from our long-time columnist and Islamic finance veteran Daud Vicary who shares his two cents post-retirement.
As usual, we wish our readers an informative and insightful read.