This paper analyses factors affecting an issuer's choice of Islamic bond structure as compared with conventional financial instruments. This choice is considered in the context of issuer firm variables, the 2008 Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFIs)...

This paper considers the interaction between Shariah advisors, regulators, Shariah conscious ethical investors and an Islamic bond issuing firm. The model shows that due to higher Islamic instrument cost, the Islamic bond industry's existence is contingent upon a Shariah conscious ethical...