Case Studies in Islamic Banking and Finance

Case Studies in Islamic Banking and Finance is a pioneeringresource that provides practical insights into the real world ofIslamic financial transactions, and illustrates the complexities ofthis rapidly growing mode of modern finance.
Based around 12 individual cases, the book stimulates discussionand develops the reader's understanding of Islamic finance bycontrasting the theoretical concepts discussed in the author'scompanion text Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance withpractical real world situations. The cases cover core Islamicbanking and finance topics including the Ijara, Mudaraba andMusharaka contracts; Islamic mortgages for home finance; leverage;and issues involved in opening an Islamic bank. Financial statementanalysis for Islamic banks, the implications for fund managementfor equity investing and the impact of loan defaults on Islamic andconventional banks are also included. Each chapter concludes with aset of questions designed to test the reader's understanding ofeach case, with suggested solutions at the end of the book.

This book is a must have resource for those wishing to applytheir understanding of this complex subject and is an essentialread for anyone seeking practical examples of how to apply theconcepts in a real world environment.