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The subprime mortgages crisis and Islamic securitization

Kamil, Karmila Hanim; Abdullah, Marliana; Shahimi, Shahida - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 3 (2010) November, pp. 386-401

literature of Islamic finance by showing that Islamic securitization via sukuk is a viable source of funds that could help …

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The global financial crisis and its implications for the Islamic financial industry

Smolo, Edib; Mirakhor, Abbas - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 3 (2010) November, pp. 372-385

should be given to the fundamental principles of Islamic finance in order to ensure the future development of industry …

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The financial Tower of Babel: roots of crisis

Matthews, Robin; Tlemsani, Issam - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 3 (2010) November, pp. 334-350

Islamic perspective. This paper also examines Islamic finance as an alternative financial system and a potential long … alternative and a solution to this dilemma in the form of Islamic finance and stresses the stability of the Islamic finance system …/value – This paper contributes to the understanding of Islamic finance principles and its value as a solution to the current and …

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Customers' attitude toward Islamic banking in Pakistan

Lee, Kun-ho; Ullah, Shakir - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 4 (2011) June, pp. 131-145

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the different motivational factors that lead to customers' Islamic bank selection decision in Pakistan. In particular, it aims to look into the importance of Shari'a compliance for Islamic banks' customers and thereby the potential risk of...

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Potential for the application of emerging market Z-score in UAE Islamic banks

Zaabi, Obaid Saif H. Al - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 4 (2011) June, pp. 158-173

considered to provide valuable instrumental indicators. Z-score can be adopted by the UAE Islamic banks to finance long … provide valuable instrumental indicators. Z-score can be adopted by the UAE Islamic banks to finance long-term partnership … projects and SMEs. Social implications – The model is believed to widen the industry exposure in order to finance more projects …

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Impact of financial liberalization and foreign bank entry on Islamic banking performance

Hassan, M. Kabir; Sanchez, Benito; Safa, M. Faisal - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 6 (2013) March, pp. 7-42

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the impact of financial liberalization and foreign Islamic bank entry on the performance of domestic Islamic banks, and credit availability to the private sector. Design/methodology/approach – The authors use the weighted least squares method to estimate...

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A Post-Keynesian perspective on Islamic prohibition of Gharar

Suzuki, Yasushi - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 6 (2013) July, pp. 200-210

finance, less has been done to elaborate upon it through the lens of Post-Keynesian economics which have greatly contributed …

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Evaluating the corporate social performance of Islamic financial institutions: an empirical study

Sairally, Beebee Salma - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 6 (2013) July, pp. 238-260

being sought merely as a peripheral practice. Recent debates on the evolution of the practice of Islamic finance highlighted … divergence between the economics literature on Islamic finance and the course taken by the practical field of Islamic banking and … finance has been argued to be arising over the years. An assessment of this contention motivates this study. The paper aims to …

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Iran's post-war financial system

Moayedi, Vafa; Aminfard, Matin - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 5 (2012) August, pp. 264-281

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to provide solid examination of Iran's Islamic financial system and its development after the end of the Iran-Iraq war in 1988. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis is conducted by using financial data over the period 1993-2007 as solid data...

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Takaful standards and customer perceptions affecting takaful practices in Pakistan: a survey

Akhter, Waheed; Hussain, Tajammal - In: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern … 5 (2012) August, pp. 229-240

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to attempt to see the effectiveness of operational and transformational standards raised by joint working group of Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) as well as respondents' perceptions...

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