The rise of sukuks (Islamic bonds) as an alternative to conventional bonds has been an interesting trend in the Islamic financial services (IFS) sector. Starting from its initial flourishing in Malaysia and the GCC, the sharia-compliant instrument is gaining popularity in its traditional markets, and is being viewed with increased interest in...
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Articles & Analysis | The emirate has established itself as a key sukuk market from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | Tirad Al-Mahmoud, CEO, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank: Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
To what extent has the development of comprehensive Islamic product offerings achieved parity with conventional offerings?
Articles & Analysis | Demand-driven growth is expected to continue from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
It has been a strong year for Abu Dhabi’s Islamic financial services (IFS) sector, which is successfully overcoming the systemic challenges that had arisen during the 2008-09 global economic crisis. Robust financial results from the emirate’s two sharia-compliant banks, a continuation of innovative sukuk (sharia-compliant bonds), issuance and the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ahmed Al Sayegh, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
What is being done to attract international financial institutions in the areas of private banking, wealth management and asset management?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Rashed Al Balooshi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
How will the MSCI upgrade help to diversify liquidity sources and increase market capitalisation?
Articles & Analysis | Regulatory reforms encourage more listings and trades from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The development of a vibrant primary and secondary debt market in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE would bring manifold benefits, acting as an alternative source of funding for the emirate’s growing companies that presently rely on lending by banks. It would also provide a welcome boost to the asset management industry by expanding the number of financial instruments...