Legal, Regulatory and Governance Issues in Islamic Finance

Rodney Wilson

A detailed examination of the global banking laws and regulatory systems that govern Islamic finance. From Iran, where all banking is shariah compliant, to Malaysia and the gulf, where Islamic financial institutions compete with conventional banks, Rodney Wilson examines how Islamic financial institutions are licensed and governed by common and civil law. • Includes takaful operators, fund management and shariah compliant securities as well as Islamic banks • Considers how Islamic banks’ assets and liabilities differ from their conventional counterparts and the implications for risk management • Makes international comparisons and discusses country-specific laws

Series

• Edinburgh Guides to Islamic Finance (Edinburgh University Press)

About the Author

Rodney Wilson is at the University of Durham.

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