OVERVIEW
Islamic finance has become an important growth market on a global scale and the development of Shari'a compliant products entering the mainstream financial markets has cemented a greater understanding and acceptance at an impressive rate.
This in-depth study, edited by Chézard Ameer, Partner at law firm Ashurst, provides a comprehensive assessment of the growing area of Islamic finance.
With contributions from leading professionals and scholars, this guide aims to provide an invaluable insight into the development of Islamic finance within private equity, real estate and hedge funds.
The guide provides:
- An understanding of the increasing influence of Islamic finance on conventional markets
- An invaluable insight into the key areas of Islamic finance applied to private equity, real estate and hedge funds
- A vital source of information for Islamic investors and professionals
- An invaluable resource for ensuring your business is not left behind as Shari'a compliant products enter the mainstream of financial products
This book is illustrated with notable commentary from experts and practitioners in Islamic finance and includes a series of case studies, written by leading market participants, which focus on all the essential elements of this growing market.
Key features of this publication include:
- Opportunities and developments in the industry
- Islamic financial regulation
- Shari'a Law and how it applies to alternative assets
- A Shari'a Law perspective on private equity and real estate
- Structuring Shari'a compliant private equity, real estate and hedge fund investments
- The benefits of Shari'a compliant alternative investments
Who should buy this book?
- Asset managers
- Private banks
- Real estate companies
- Law firms
- Companies whose scope will encompass Islamic investors or professionals
Also incorporated are the results of the market survey, compiled from data gathered from investors and fund managers, addressing key issues, views and expectations on the growing area of Islamic finance within the alternative assets industry.
Last but not least, there is the all-important directory, profiling the major players with all the up-to-date information you need at your fingertips.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Opportunities and developments in the industry
- Islamic financial regulation
- Shari'a Law and how it applies to alternative assets
- Structuring a Shari'a compliant investment fund
- Shari'a compliant private equity investment
- Structure and execution of Shari'a compliant private equity transactions
- Shari'a compliant acquisition debt - issues and solutions
- Shari'a compliant real estate investment
- Shari'a compliant hedge fund investment
- The benefits of Shari'a compliant alternative investment
- Private equity investment through Islamic finance
- Taxation of Islamic finance
- Conclusion
