Contemporary Islamic Finance

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The Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance is an unparalleled source of information dedicated to the most important issues in modern finance. Each book focuses on a specific topic in the field of finance, and most contain contributed chapters from both respected academics and experienced financial professionals. As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, Contemporary Islamic Finance provides a comprehensive look at this important topic by examining the basic concepts, current innovations, and best practices predominant in today's Islamic finance industry. Engaging and accessible, Contemporary Islamic Finance offers an informative look at the intricacies of this rapidly growing area of our global capital markets. Written for both financial professionals and students planning to enter the world of finance, this timely guide covers essential issues associated with Islamic finance-from its history, economic theory, and legal structures to managing its risks, the evolution of Shari'ah-compliant indexes, and new products such as takaful. Along the way, it takes the time to highlight various examples of how the products and structures discussed are effectively implemented in the real world. Here, you'll gain valuable insights on how mutual funds in Saudi Arabia perform, shifting Islamic financial structures offshore, Shari'ah-compliant investment in the United States, Islamic microfinance, and much more. Islamic-compliant finance is transacted in every major world financial center, and the need for information on this topic in light of its global reach has grown exponentially. Contemporary Islamic Finance puts this discipline in perspective and will put you in a better position to excel at it.