scholarly journals Central bank impact on practicing Mudarabah financing in Islamic banks: the case of Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-93
Author(s):  
Habiba H. Omar ◽  
Mohd E. Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Regulatory Regime ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
The Public ◽  
Financial Regulations ◽  
Technical Structure ◽  
Bank Managers ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates the challenges faced by Islamic banks in practicing Mudarabah financing under conventional regulatory regime by interviewing eleven Islamic bank managers from three selected banks. Thematic data analysis was employed to understand hindrances for Islamic banks in operating Mudarabah financing under conventional regulatory regime. Findings of the study have provided a number of major challenges that hinder Islamic banks performance in Tanzanian context. The challenges include irregularities of policies and regulations, non-supportive operational and technical structure, and missed perceptions of Mudarabah among the public. However, a new challenge of the impact of the central bank on Islamic banks was identified. It is expected that Tanzanian Islamic banking performance will enhance if the central bank introduces sharia regulations for Islamic banking, initiates the central sharia supervisory board, and harmonize country regulations with financial regulations regarding Islamic perspectives.

scholarly journals ISLAMIC REGULATIONS AND ISLAMIC BANKS MARGINS: AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO ASEAN COUNTRIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatin Nur Hidayah Taib Khan ◽  
Nurhafiza Abdul Kader Malim ◽  
Tajul Ariffin Masron
Keyword(s):  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Islamic Bank ◽  
Bank Managers ◽  
Asean Countries ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Effect Method

This paper examines the impact of Islamic regulations on Islamic bank margins in ASEAN countries, utilising the fixed-effect method. The sample consists of 27 Islamic banks in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand covering the period 2009 to 2017. The results suggest that Islamic regulations, such as the Islamic regulatory framework and Shari’ah supervisory board, are negatively associated with Islamic bank margins. These results have important policy implications for regulators, indicating that they should impose a separate regulatory framework for Islamic banks and bank managers to increase the number of Shari’ah scholars on the Shari’ah board in lowering Islamic bank margins. Overall, the findings suggest that Islamic banks should adopt regulations that should follow Shari’ah requirements, as they help to lower the cost of financial intermediation. As for the other control variables, only the Lerner index has a positive and significant impact on ASEAN Islamic bank's margin. Therefore, appropriate policies are necessary to foster competition in Islamic banks.

Independence and effectiveness of Shariah supervisory board of Islamic banks: evidence from an emerging economy

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Kausar Alam ◽  
Muhammad Shahin Miah
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Legitimacy Theory ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Contribution

PurposeThe main objective of the study is to ascertain the level of independence and the effectiveness of the Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) members of Islamic banks in Bangladesh. This is because only SSB members are empowered to oversee and certify the overall business functions of Islamic banks.Design/methodology/approachThis paper implements qualitative case research approach to explore the research objective in the context of Bangladesh. We applied purposeful and snowball sampling tactics for selecting respondents. By using a semi-structured questionnaire and face-to-face interviews, we collect data from SSB members, central bank executives and experts in Islamic banking and Shariah governance.FindingsThe study finds that majority Islamic banks' SSB's positions are similar to the Board of Directors (BOD) of the banks. Next, this study finds that in recruiting/selecting SSB members, some banks do not follow the guidelines of the central bank. This study finds mixed evidence regarding the independence of the members of the SSB. Most of the respondents opined that SSBs do not have power; in some cases, members of SSB are not independent and seeming powerless as BOD selects and recruits them. In contrast, they are dependent on management in respect of strategy implementation.Research limitations/implicationsThe study significantly contributed to the national and global regulatory bodies by identifying an important governance determinant of Islamic banks that is the independence of SSB members, which is highly important for both Shariah functions, and to enhance the trust level of the stakeholders. This study makes a theoretical contribution by documenting the violation of stakeholder theory and agency theory in recruiting SSB members by BOD's choice. The lack of SSB members' independence has an impact on Shariah legitimacy of the Islamic banks which is contradictory with the notion of legitimacy theory. This study recommends the central bank to ensure the independence of the SSB and central bank should take initiatives to develop an environment for the Islamic banking sector.Originality/valueThis study extends the literature of corporate governance relating to Islamic banking and financial institutions. More specifically, this paper explores the necessity of independence of members of the monitoring body (here SSB), an important constituent of governance, to ensure high-quality governance and transparency in reporting to increase diverse stakeholders' trust/confidence. The absence of independence of SSB in performing their functions contradicts with the agency, stakeholder and legitimacy theory, which is inconsistent with global evidence, that demands further investigations.

scholarly journals The System of Governance in Malaysia, and the Extent of its Effectiveness in Islamic Banks and their Windows in Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (Special Issue) ◽  
pp. 75-103
Author(s):  
Mohamed Chourana ◽  
Sana Bensayah ◽  
Aghilas Kashi
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Central Bank ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Advisory Board ◽  
The Political ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Governance System

This study aimed mainly at identifying the principles of governance in Islamic banks and measuring the extent to which these principles are applied in Islamic banks in Algeria, because what distinguishes Islamic banking is the existence of a Sharia supervisory board that looks at the activities and contracts that result from it. Islamic law as a reference for it in all items. Some countries, on top of them Malaysia, have established the Sharia advisory board at the level of the Central Bank of Malaysia, which is the authority empowered to verify the implementation of the provisions of Islamic law and its obligation in the work of Islamic banks Which represents the Sharia governance of Islamic banks. This research studies the extent to which the political administration provides the necessary infrastructure for the development of the emerging Islamic financial industry in Algeria in all fields, legal, sharia and Financial. Is it possible to establish a Sharia governance system with its controls and standards in the management of Islamic banks in Algeria, and to establish a central law for advisory and Sharia councils? And to what extent is the governance system considered and the extent of its effectiveness considered in Islamic banks, taking advantage of the Malaysian experience? Especially since Algerian Islamic banks do not have the confidence of civil society due to the absence of legitimate governance foundations in them.

scholarly journals URGENSI PENERAPAN KEPATUHAN SYARIAH PADA PERBANKAN SYARIAH (Telaah Konseptual-Analitis)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-120
Author(s):  
Wulpiah Wulpiah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Rules And Principles ◽  
Operational Activities ◽  
The Impact

The issue of shariah compliance is increasingly important, given that Islamic finance is always challenged by demand from market participants to be innovative and business oriented (eg. offering new instruments and products), as conventional financial does. This fact can encourage the Islamic financial position further improve. On the one hand they should accommodate the demand of customers that may be contrary to shariah principles, but on the other hand Islamic banks are strictly bound by shariah compliance. This paper will focus on the importance of applying aspects of shariah compliance in Islamic banking.In various opinions, the meaning of shariah compliance in Islamic banks is “the application of Islamic principles, shariah and traditions in financial transactions and banking and other related business”. Shariah is one of the indicators of Islamic disclosure to ensure the adherence of Islamic banks to shariah principles. Furthermore, at the operational level, shariah compliance is compliance to the Dewan Syariah Nasional which is the embodiment of shariah principles and rules that must be adhered in Islamic banking.Some provisions that can be used to assess shariah compliance within Islamic financial institutions are: First, contract used for the collection and distribution of funds in accordance with the priciples of shariah and the rules of shariah. Second, Zakat funds is calculated and paid, managed in accordance with the rules and principles of shariah. Third, All transactions and economic activities are reported fairy in accordance with applicable shariah accounting standards. Fourth, the work environment and corporate culture in accordance with shariah. Fift, business that are financed do not conflict with shariah. Sixthly, there is Shariah Supervisory Board (DPS) as a shariah director for the overall operational activities of Islamic banks. Seventh, the source of funds comes from a legitimate and lawful source according to shariah.Related to the implementation mechanisme of shariah compliance, there are two underlying concept both in the context of the fulfillment of accuntability horizontally and transcendental. First, The concept of shariah review must be done by DPS to conduct supervision on shariah compliance. Second, the concept of shariah internal review, Islamic banking as one of internal audit function. If the optimazation of the implementation of shariah compliance aspect in Islamic banking is a necessity, so that the impact of Islamic bank can be the only option for the society to save and do the financing.

scholarly journals DRAMATURGY: RIBA ON HOME OWNERSHIP LOAN IN ISLAMIC BANKING (CASE STUDY ON BANK BTN SYARIAH KCPS CIPUTAT, TANGERANG SELATAN)

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Aulia Julian Faizatunazilla ◽  
Siti Jamilah
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
Home Ownership ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
The Public ◽  
Islamic Bank ◽  
Back Stage

The purpose of this study was to determine usury behavior in the Housing Loan or Credit in Islamic banks and to determine the application of the existing contract system in Housing Loans in Islamic banks using the dramaturgy method. The data used in this study is primary data, where researchers conducted interviews directly with the Bank BTN Syariah KCPS Ciputat, a member of the Sharia Supervisory Board and one of the customers who used a House Ownership Credit product at an Islamic bank. The results of this study can be concluded that the front stage that the bank shows to the public is in accordance with the back stage that the bank does not show to the public and Bank BTN Syariah KCPS Ciputat conducts its business in accordance with Islamic law and the fatwa of the National Sharia Council. So that in this study Bank BTN Syariah KCPS Ciputat does not have usury in its business.

scholarly journals Financial Engineering and Its Role in the Growth and Development of Islamic Banking in Palestine

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Amer S. Jaber
Keyword(s):  
Financial Engineering ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Supervisory Boards ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed to identify the role of financial engineering in the growth and development of Islamic banking in Palestine; this is through the acknowledgment of the role of the Sharia Supervisory Board represented by the jurisprudential opinions on new Islamic products and tools. Moreover, the role of the regulations and instructions issued by the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) concerning Islamic banks. In addition to the impact of experience and employees’ training, as well as the impact of modern technology on the growth and development of Islamic banking in Palestine.The researcher used the analytical descriptive approach to reach conclusions and recommendations that can be generalized. The study population was employees working at Islamic banks in Palestine, who are (1049) employees. The sample for the study targeted 315 employees, which consists 30% of the total population. The tool used for the study was questionnaires distributed on the sample to collect preliminary data. The number of respondents was (258) employees which composes 81% of the sample.The study has reached many conclusions, and the following are the most important ones: The views of the Sharia Supervisory Board in the banks operating in Palestine play a major role in the growth and development of Islamic banking, while the other areas play a moderate role in the growth and development of Islamic banking in Palestine. The study recommended the need to spread the culture of electronic Islamic banking, and the need to update the regulations and instructions governing Islamic banking. In addition to the need for cooperation and coordination between the Sharia Supervisory Boards of the banks and the unified authority that is affiliated with the PMA.

scholarly journals The Effect of Knowledge, Promotion, and Religiosity on Intention to Use Islamic Banking Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Kardoyo . ◽  
Ahmad Nurkhin ◽  
Muhsin . ◽  
Hasan Mukhibad ◽  
Fatmala Dewi Aprilia
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
The Public ◽  
Central Java ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Knowledge Promotion

This study aims to examine the effect of knowledge, promotion, and religiosity on the interest in using Islamic banking services. The purpose of the next research is to examine the effect of knowledge on religiosity. In addition, this study also examines the effect of educational background and age on saving interest in Islamic banks. The population in this study are customers of Bank Syariah Mandiri, Brebes, Central Java, Indonesia. Ninety-nine research samples were obtained. The data collection method used was questionnaires. The data analysis method used was SEM-PLS. The results showed that only promotion proved to have a positive and significant effect on interest in using the services of Islamic banks. Knowledge and religiosity have not been proven to have a significant effect on interest in using services of Islamic banks. Likewise, background and gender do not have a significant effect. The next research result is that there is a positive and significant influence of knowledge on religiosity; there is also a positive and significant influence on the promotion of knowledge. This study recommends the importance of continuing socialization and education from Islamic banking stakeholders in Indonesia to continue introducing Islamic banks to the public.

Loyalty towards Islamic banking: service quality, emotional or religious driven?

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Suhartanto ◽  
Christopher Gan ◽  
Ira Siti Sarah ◽  
Setiawan Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Emotional Attachment ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Service Quality ◽  
Islamic Bank ◽  
Bank Managers

Purpose This paper aims to integrate and examine three loyalty routes (i.e. service quality, emotional attachment and religiosity) in developing customer loyalty towards Islamic banking. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 412 Islamic bank customers from Indonesia. Variance-based structural equation modelling was applied to evaluate the association between service quality, emotional attachment, religiosity and customer loyalty. Findings This study reveals that customer loyalty is more driven by emotional attachment and religiosity rather than by perceived service quality. Although not directly affecting customer loyalty, service quality strengthens customer satisfaction towards Islamic banks. Practical implications This study provides an opportunity for Islamic bank managers to increase their customer loyalty through the development of emotional attachment and religiosity. To improve customer loyalty, this study suggests that Islamic banks have to provide prompt, accurate and non-personal service. It is also important for Islamic bank managers to keep the bank operation compliant with the Sharia law. Originality/value This study is the first attempt to assess the three loyalty routes simultaneously in influencing customer loyalty.

The consumers’ commitment and materialism on Islamic banking: the role of religiosity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junaidi Junaidi ◽  
Ready Wicaksono ◽  
Hamka Hamka
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Islamic Bank ◽  
Muslim People ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether and how religiosity (e.g. extrinsic and intrinsic) influences the mediator variables (consumers’ commitment and materialism) in the Islamic bank consumers context. It also examines how the mediators should be influence consumers’ preferences. Design/methodology/approach In total, 658 Muslim people and Islamic bank consumers were recruited for a survey study and structural equation modeling was used to test the research hypotheses. Findings The empirical results indicate that religiosity (e.g. extrinsic and intrinsic) has significant and positive effects on consumers’ commitment and materialism, whereas intrinsic religiosity has no significant effect on consumers’ commitment which subsequently influences consumers’ preference. Furthermore, mediator variables (e.g. consumers’ commitment and consumers’ materialism) have partial mediators between religiosity and consumers’ preferences. Research limitations/implications The current study was limited to Indonesian Muslim people; there is a future need to study consumers’ attitudes and engagement in religious products and services (e.g. Islamic brands). It is can help practitioners, regulators and researchers to observe the dynamic behavior to elaborate on the impact of religion and Islamic products on consumers’ preference. Practical implications The bank managers and regulators should enhance the information of products and services Islamic banks and the difference principle between conventional banks. Moreover, enlighten the consumers about the principle operation of Islamic banks from the perspective of marketing and religiosity. Originality/value This study contributes to consumers’ behavior literature and, specifically, for the decision-making process through developing and testing a model of religious determinants toward Islamic bank products, as well as offers new insights into the determinants of religion and consumers’ decision process toward Islamic banking.

scholarly journals Pola dan Perkembangan Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Ahmad Khoirin Andi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks

The development of Islamic banking in Indonesia with the complexity of the problem in its journey has shown good results and as a reference for the pattern and strategy for developing financial institutions. Islamic banking with its (the) sharia principles of avoiding usury practices and prioritizing mutual benefits have proven to be a complete banking system. But besides that, additional supervision is needed to ensure the implementation of sharia principles, namely by the existence of a sharia supervisory board (DPS) to implement fatwas as guidelines for the operation of Islamic banks issued by the National Sharia Council (DSN).

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