The objective of the paper is to study the performance of Islamic mutual funds by comparing their volatility with KSE-30 index of Pakistan Stock Exchange. For empirical analysis and to study the volatility behavior of KMI-30 index and KSE-30 indexed mutual funds ARCH/GARCH models are used....

"This book provides understanding and lessons learned in regard to all aspects of financial technology utilization and management in individual, organizational, and societal experiences. It examines the emergence of financial technology during the last decade. Including discussion on topics such...

The desire to edit a book on International Islamic Banking came out of my two decades of experience as a practitioner of conventional finance and a few years of experience in dealing with Islamic banking. During the financial crises of 2007, the global banking sector faced a serious crisis. As a...

The editing of a handbook of research on Global Islamic Finance is more exciting and challenging than ever before. The past three decades have been an eventful one for the proponents of Islamic finance. Islamic Finance has become a buzzword from G20 to World Economic Forum to global and national...

A superior knowledge of determinants of repayment performance can contribute significantly to the development of microfinance in Pakistan. In this study we designed to test the remarkable repayment performance of Akhuwat; most successful Islamic Microfinance Institution (IMFI) in Pakistan....

This study examines the rapid expansion and diffusion of Islamic banking and its relationship with real economic activity in Pakistan. Additionally, the study also highlights the functional role of Islamic banking for greater economic activity and growth in Pakistan. Two major balance sheet...

Since its inception, Islamic banking in Pakistan has shown remarkable growth and development. Most recent statistics unveil that industry has captured around 13% of the total banking market in Pakistan. This outstanding augmentation of the industry highlights the crucial role of Islamic banks...