Welcome to a special issue of MIF Monthly– our 2nd anniversary!
Since its inception, MIF Monthly has evolved into the region’s most reputable Islamic finance publication, providing concise and current information to its readers.
In view of the recent AAOIFI pronouncement on Sukuk issuances, the market has been abuzz with talk on the acceptability of global Sukuk. In an article entitled “The Next Phase of the Sukuk Market”, AmInvestment discusses prevailing issues and concerns raised as a result of the recent Shariah decree. Mohd Razlan Mohamed of MARC elaborates on the effects of the new ruling on rating Islamic financial instruments and Aseambankers touches on the issue of standardization and uniformity across international markets.
MIF Monthly speaks exclusively to Zukri Samat, managing director of Bank Islam. He opens up on the bank’s restructuring, efforts on going global and milestones as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Our cover story highlights the venture capital industry in Malaysia and the emerging opportunities in the different sectors.
Also featured is an interview with Takaful Malaysia’s group managing director Hassan Kamil. He tells Dalila Abu Bakar that the local industry pioneer has charted a strategic plan to recapture its title as the largest Takaful operator in the market.
Other must-reads include case studies on Al Rajhi’s Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and the first US dollar-denominated Islamic marine fund in Asia, Asian Finance Bank’s Safeena.
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We hope to see you at MIF 2008 (11th – 13th August). Till then, happy reading!
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