Contemporary Islamic Finance: Innovations, Applications and Best Practices (Robert W. Kolb Series)

But the Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF) industry has grown rapidly, and for those who want to participate in the global financial arena on a professional level, the need to understand the various aspects of Islamic finance is essential.Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable resource—part of the Robert W. Part I, The Contemporary Islamic Finance Landscape, addresses the most current issues surrounding Islamic economic theory and legal thought as well as presents a new level of thinking about a wide variety of other topics in this industry. Contemporary Islamic Finance has been written to fill this need and will put you in

Dr. She is currently teaching Islamic finance, microfinance, management, and business ethics. Hunt-Ahmed is also a Faculty Fellow of DePaul's Egan Urban Center as well as the president of the Chicago Islamic Microfinance Project, a not-for-profit economic development organization that provides Shari'ah-compliant microcredit to entrepreneurs in Chicago. Her research interests include culture and identity, financial empowerment, Islamic finance, microfinance, and the s

A comprehensive look at the innovations, applications, and best practices of Islamic financeIslamic-compliant finance is transacted in every major world financial center, and the need for information on the topic in light of its global reach has grown exponentially. Now, along with the help of a number of experienced contributors, she skillfully addresses Islamic finance from the perspective of practitioners, examining issues in wealth management, contract law, private equity, asset management, and much more.Engaging and accessible, Contemporary Islamic Finance skillfully explains the practices and innovations of Islamic finance in everything from banking and real estate to private equity, asset management, and many other areas. It is intended to be the go-to resource for both Muslims as well as non-Muslims with an interest in the subject. As an expert in this field, author Karen Hunt-Ahmed understands the intricacies of this area of the capital markets. Divided into three comprehensive parts, it will put you in a better position to understand, and excel at, this important endeavor.Introduces you to the history, legal structures, and basic financial contracts in the industryHighlights the various issues facing contemporary Islamic finance practitioners, and details their significance in the contemporary financial and cultural environmentIncludes case studies of United States-based tr