Although a number of studies have been undertaken to demonstrate the importance of financial institutions to economic growth (for example: Gurley and Shaw 1955, Patrick 1966, Porter 1966, Goldsmith 1969, Maldonado 1970, Mckinnon 1973, Shaw 1973), only a few studies (such as: Bhatia and Khatkhate...

This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to Islamic finance. It covers a broad range of important topics including Islamic banking, capital markets, Takaful, wealth management, Fintech in Islamic finance, compliance and governance issues. It begins by introducing Islamic banking,...

The focus here is on marketing techniques employed by banks in developing countries with special emphasis on Malaysia. It is observed that the banks use highly specialised forms of marketing techniques. They have generally expanded their operations to previously “unbanked” areas and have...