The Islamic Finance Handbook / Wiley Finance Editions (PDF)

Get up to speed quickly on the world's fastest growing financial
sector

The Islamic Finance Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to the
Global Markets is the definitive report for the Islamic finance
industry. Written by the industry's leading practitioners, the book
provides a country-by-country breakdown of the current state of the
Islamic market, including league tables by region and by country.
Relevant case studies are used throughout to illustrate the
practical aspect of the information presented. Organized for easy
navigation, each chapter features sub-sections that allow instant
comparison between countries in a specific area of interest.

The Islamic finance industry is the world's fastest growing
sector, valued at over U.S. $1.3 trillion by the UK Islamic Finance
secretariat, with an annual growth of 24% for the past five years.
To compete globally, practitioners need a true understanding of key
markets within the industry. The Islamic Finance Handbook
paints a clear picture of where each country stands in its
development and role within the market, and provides a
straightforward comparison between markets. Features include:

* Current macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions

* Regulatory and political situations

* Recent transactions, key participants, and the investor
climate

* Real-world cases, as opposed to speculative scenarios

The book places a clear focus on current conditions versus past
performance, and on practical applications versus theoretical
speculation. Each chapter is authored by a leading practitioner
from within each country, allowing a true glimpse inside the
day-to-day workings of the Islamic markets. For finance
professionals who need to get up to speed on this rapidly growing
sector, The Islamic Finance Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to
the Global Markets is a clear, comprehensive guide.