Examples of Sukuk issuances and their structures Standard and Poor’s estimates that 20 per cent of those investors, with billions to invest, would now spontaneously choose an Islamic financial product over a conventional one with a similar risk-return profile. That has led to the increased use of the Sukuk, especially in the
Read MoreModel of a classic Sukuk structure Over the last few years there has been a dramatic growth in the use of Islamic finance techniques in raising capital that complies with the requirements of Shari'a law. According to recent reports assets invested in an Islamic, Shari'a compliant, manner are now estimated to
Read MoreAn Overview of Sukuk Basics of Sukuk Sukuk is popularly known as an Islamic or Sharia compliant ‘Bond’ whilst in actual fact, it is an asset-backed trust certificate. In its simplest form Sukuk is a certificate evidencing ownership of an asset or its usufruct. The Sukuk structures rely on the creation of
Read MoreWhat is Sukuk? Sukuk is an Arabic term صكوك, plural of صك sakk, “legal instrument, deed, check” for a financial certificate or termed as an Islamic equivalent of bond. In Islam, fixed income or termed as interest (riba’) bearing bonds are not permissible. Hence, Sukuk is considered as securities that comply
Read MoreOptions and futures The problem for Islamic banks http://www.sukuk.me/library/education/Islamic201.pdf
Read MorePolitical Risk Insurance and Investment Promotion http://www.islamicmediacity.com/cms_files/news_files/Political%20Risk%20Insurance%20and%20Investment%20PromotionFinalVersion.pdf
Read MoreBanking on sukuk in a crisis The global financial crisis has taken the wind out of the sails of the equities market. More than that, it has hurt lending badly. But it has breathed fresh air into the bond market - be it Islamic or conventional. Seizing the opportunity, Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Read More2006 Sukuk Market Roundup http://www.sukuk.me/library/2006SukukMarketRoundup.pdf
Read MoreThe Global Sukuk Market Developments and Prospects http://www.sukuk.me/library/DIFC%20-%20Sukuk%20presentation_%20Dr%20Armen.pdf
Read MoreDow Jones Citigroup Sukuk Index http://www.sukuk.me/library/Dow%20Jones%20-%20Sukuk_Fact.pdf
Read MoreE&Y Islamic Funds Report 2007 Source: http://www.sukuk.me/library/E&Y_Islamic_Funds_Report_2007.pdf
Read MoreSukuk vs. Eurobonds Is There a Difference in Value-at-Risk http://sukuk.me/library/IMF%20-%20Sukuk%20vs%20Eurobonds.pdf
Read MoreIncreasing the Secondary Market for Sukuks Source: http://www.sukuk.me/library/Int.%20Islamic%20Finiancial%20Market%20-%20Increasing%20the%20secondary%20market%20for%20Sukuk.pdf
Read MoreStandard and Poors - FAQ Project Finance Sukuk What is Standard & Poor's experience of rating project finance sukuk? What is the Islamic nature of the financing structures presented? SOURCE: http://www.sukuk.me/library/Standard%20and%20Poors%20-%20FAQ-Project_Finance_Sukuk.pdf
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