What is the outlook for Islamic finance in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and what challenges does the industry face in those markets?
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2011 | Volume8.Issue28
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How have Islamic funds traditionally performed against the wider market and have they provided investors enough returns to create an attractive value compared to conventional funds?
Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 | Volume8.Issue26
IFN ForumWhat role can Islamic finance play in expanding trade finance and with the continued weak global economic environment, how can the sector contribute towards increasing trade?
Wednesday, 22 Jun 2011 | Volume8.Issue24
IFN ForumHave Islamic exchange traded funds (ETFs) created sustained investor interest, and what value proposition does this asset class present compared to conventional ETFs?
Wednesday, 08 Jun 2011 | Volume8.Issue22
IFN ForumIs there room for further innovation of Islamic cross border financing and what else can be done to develop the market?
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 | Volume8.Issue20
IFN ForumDoes the Islamic finance industry need to innovate more to encourage further growth?
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 | Volume8.Issue18
IFN ForumApart from setting up the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation, what other measures need to be taken to ease liquidity risks faced by the global Islamic finance industry?
Tuesday, 26 Apr 2011 | Volume8.Issue16
IFN ForumWith banks worldwide still feeling the financial impact of bad debt incurred in the recent crisis and global economic growth expected to moderate this year, what is the outlook for Islamic project and infrastructure financing?
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2011 | Volume8.Issue14
IFN ForumPakistan as the world’s second largest Muslim population has lagged in the development of an Islamic banking hub. What may have been the reasons and what should the country do?
Wednesday, 30 Mar 2011 | Volume8.Issue12
IFN ForumAt a time where the European economies are still in distress, with the Eurozone’s GDP projected
Wednesday, 16 Mar 2011 | Volume8.Issue10
IFN ForumIndonesia has delayed its global Sukuk issuance for the second time. Will the issuance take place this year and how will it affect its status as a global Sukuk issuer?
Wednesday, 02 Mar 2011 | Volume8.Issue08
IFN ForumWhile the Islamic finance market in Singapore remained lax with limited activity to market, it recently stepped up with the dollar-denominated Khazanah Sukuk and Shariah compliant Sabana REITs.What is in store for Singapore this year?
Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011 | Volume8.Issue06
IFN ForumHong Kong has yet to issue a sovereign Sukuk for the Hong Kong Airport Authority promised in late 2007.
Wednesday, 26 Jan 2011 | Volume8.Issue03
IFN ForumWhat in your mind were the key developments in the Islamic finance industry in 2010? What major issues
Wednesday, 12 Jan 2011 | Volume8.Issue01
IFN ForumWhat infrastructure is needed for Brunei to accelerate the growth of Islamic finance?
Wednesday, 08 Dec 2010 | Volume7.Issue49
IFN ForumIslamic finance in France faces the challenge of resistance towards change, competition from conventional banks, and general public fear. How could these be overcome for France to be a center for Islamic finance?
Wednesday, 24 Nov 2010 | Volume7.Issue47
IFN ForumWhat are the changes required to boost the Islamic finance industry in Australia in addition to the taxation
Wednesday, 10 Nov 2010 | Volume7.Issue45
IFN ForumSaudi Arabian banks are expected to reduce financing activities and focus on funding allocation. How will this impact Islamic banks which make up 15.9% of the Saudi banking sector?
Wednesday, 27 Oct 2010 | Volume7.Issue43
IFN ForumHow will the establishment of the first African re-Takaful company contribute to the prospects of Takaful and re-Takaful in Africa and will there be significant demand for such products?
Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010 | Volume7.Issue41
IFN ForumJapan’s tax reform proposal is intended to revive its economy. What impact will the reforms have on
Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010 | Volume7.Issue39
IFN ForumDid Kazakhstan make the right choice to opt for a US$500 million Sukuk issuance instead of a Eurobond?
Wednesday, 15 Sep 2010 | Volume7.Issue37
IFN ForumWill the recent pioneer UK Sukuk issuance trigger more Sukuk issuances and other Islamic finance
Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010 | Volume7.Issue35
IFN ForumQatar has suggested it requires upwards of US$160 billion capital expenditure before 2015. What role will sovereign Sukuk play and are we in store for product innovation?
Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010 | Volume7.Issue31
IFN ForumWith the few recent Islamic issuances coming to market, liquidity doesn’t seem to be a key concern. Why then, are we not seeing more deals?
Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 | Volume7.Issue29
IFN ForumDubai is coming out with another Sukuk. In your opinion, how far has Dubai learned its lesson from Nakheel’s Sukuk trouble? With Dubai coming to market, what can we expect from the investor community and what concerns still linger?
Wednesday, 07 Jul 2010 | Volume7.Issue27
IFN ForumThe maiden Shariah compliant unit trust issuance in Kenya is poised for launch.Do you think this is timely and what sort of impact do you foresee for the African region?
Wednesday, 23 Jun 2010 | Volume7.Issue25
IFN ForumCorporate governance has always met with strong resistance from shareholders, what is the best way to slowly introduce it without compromising its effectiveness?
Wednesday, 09 Jun 2010 | Volume7.Issue23
IFN ForumCorporate governance has always met with strong resistance from shareholders, what is the best way to slowly introduce it without compromising its effectiveness?
Wednesday, 09 Jun 2010 | Volume7.Issue23
IFN ForumIn five years what products, that are active in the Islamic finance industry today, will we be ruing?
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 | Volume7.Issue19
IFN ForumSukuk has become the latest financial instrument used by the state sector to generate long-term funds.
Wednesday, 28 Apr 2010 | Volume7.Issue17
IFN ForumWith governments as well as regulatory and supervisory authorities mounting agendas to reform
Wednesday, 31 Mar 2010 | Volume7.Issue13
IFN ForumWhat challenges will the proposed Basel 3 have on Islamic financial institutions, when implemented by end 2012?
Wednesday, 17 Mar 2010 | Volume7.Issue11
IFN ForumBursa Suq Al-Sila’ to see more trades
Wednesday, 17 Mar 2010 | Volume7.Issue11
IFN ForumIt has been suggested that a global standard be set for Shariah scholars. If accepted, these examinations
Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010 | Volume7.Issue09
IFN ForumThe benefit of issuing Sukuk that complies with Rule 144A is that it can be marketed in the US.
Wednesday, 03 Feb 2010 | Volume7.Issue05
IFN ForumWhat are the necessary steps and precautions that the Islamic finance industry must take in 2010 in order to remain sustainable and adaptable in the global financial system?
Wednesday, 20 Jan 2010 | Volume7.Issue03
IFN ForumWhat in your mind were the key developments in the Islamic finance industry in 2009? What were the major issues, and what lessons can we learn from them? What do you think 2010 holds in store for the industry?
Wednesday, 06 Jan 2010 | Volume7.Issue01
IFN ForumIslamic forex hedging transactions involve tangible assets and the exchange of commodities, which are essential to the underlying contract. Is hedging useful in financial risk management and to what extent can it be used to enhance returns?
Friday, 13 Nov 2009 | Volume6.Issue45
IFN ForumSome argue that numerous products available in the Islamic space are cloaked as being Shariah compliant. Should the industry demand Shariah-based products? Discuss.
Friday, 02 Oct 2009 | Volume6.Issue39
IFN ForumHas the inherent conservatism of many Islamic banks caused them to hoard cash, thereby restraining their growth and holding the industry back? Worse, is this harming the recovery?
Friday, 04 Sep 2009 | Volume6.Issue35
IFN ForumThe international Islamic money markets remain a figment of our imagination. The present markets aren’t making any headway beyond their national borders, so what needs to be done to turn this vision into reality?
Friday, 26 Jun 2009 | Volume6.Issue25
IFN ForumWhat are the consequences and significance of the UAE’s withdrawal from the GCC monetary union? What effect will it have on investors’ confidence, the goal of a single currency, and the overall Islamic finance industry?
Friday, 12 Jun 2009 | Volume6.Issue23
IFN ForumThe motion: Islamic finance will never witness comprehensive standardization due to various schools of thought. However, having standard contracts is a possibility and would provide greater transparency for all those involved. Discuss.
Friday, 15 May 2009 | Volume6.Issue19
IFN ForumInstead of resuming lending, several banks across the globe plan to convert huge liquidity injections by the government into regulatory capital as a way to improve asset quality. Why and what other measures can be taken to spur lending in the market?
Friday, 03 Apr 2009 | Volume6.Issue13
IFN ForumAs the Islamic finance industry has mushroomed over the past five years, we have seen a slew of new banks. Is M&A activity within the Islamic financial services industry necessary and, if so, where?
Friday, 20 Mar 2009 | Volume6.Issue11
IFN ForumA GCC regulator asserts that there has never been a better time for Gulf governments to start issuing Sukuk, despite the current clime. What’s hampering this development, and why?
Friday, 06 Mar 2009 | Volume6.Issue09
IFN ForumTurkey’s initial attempt at an Islamic sovereign issuance last week did not exactly go according to plan. With the suggested array of forthcoming sovereigns in the fore, what lessons can other governments take from this?
Friday, 20 Feb 2009 | Volume6.Issue07
IFN ForumWhat, in your mind, were the key developments in the Islamic finance industry in 2008;
Friday, 09 Jan 2009 | Volume6.Issue01
IFN ForumWhere do you foresee the investors coming from and will these issuances reignite the primary markets?
Friday, 12 Dec 2008 | Volume5.Issue49
IFN ForumLack of standardization and consistency between taxation jurisdictions remains a key concern for the Islamic finance industry, especially when it comes to cross-border activity. What can be done to address and simplify this issue?
Friday, 14 Nov 2008 | Volume5.Issue45
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