scholarly journals Islamic Finance Industry in the Middle East and North Africa: Ways out of the Exogenous Crisis

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-91
Author(s):  
S. Yu. Babenkova
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
The Social ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Restrictive Measures

For almost a decade the world has been struck by two global financial crises – the crisis of 2008–2009 and the ongoing socio-economic crisis caused by the COVID–19 pandemic. Although these crises continue to have a serious impact on the global economy, they differ in terms of root causes and timing of action. The crisis of 2020 affected almost all spheres of society, not only financial organizations suffered, but, first of all, small and medium–sized entrepreneurs whose business had to be temporarily suspended or closed completely.The programs of anti–crisis measures taken by the governments of different countries practically do not differ from each other in their conceptual component, declaring financial injections into the banking sector or the social sector as priority measures to support the population as priority measures, taking into account the capabilities of the Digital Industry 4.0 mechanisms to a small extent, including the case of providing the necessary financial assistance to all economic entities.The work of Islamic financial institutions is directly related to real business, therefore, in the case when small and medium–sized enterprises do not have financial and other opportunities, including in the case of restrictive measures introduced by governments, to interact with their financial institutions, the financial regulators of the country together with the management of banks should develop a number of plans for overcoming the current situations, taking into account the goals of Sharia (Maqasid al–Shari’ah).The list of standard anti�crisis products for the financial market is confined to social Sukuk, Qard al–Hasan, Zakat, Waqf, however, taking into account the fact that it is crisis situations that provide a good opportunity for the development of new directions (products, services), the market of Islamic financial instruments needs to switch to FinTech solutions, especially since the forecasts of the countries of the Arab region on this direction show positive dynamics and tremendous potential.

scholarly journals Growth and Prospect of Islamic Finance in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. p253
Author(s):  
Md. Moniruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Upward Trend ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Specific Investment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Rapid Economic Growth ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions

Though conventional financial system is contributing swiftly to the economic development but the Islamic finance is not lacking behind of it now a days. The Islamic finance industry has emerged as one of the component of a rapid economic growth over the past three decades. Initially the activities of Islamic finance is limited within the country, but at present the growth of Islamic finance are thought globally with an upward trend through the establishment of various Islamic financial institutions with different shareholders. This paper examines insights into the growth and prospect of Islamic finance in Bangladesh. Islamic finance is ruled by Islamic Finance Guidelines which is issued and approved by Central Bank of Bangladesh. This system has its own principles and guidelines which would make the system of choice in meeting specific investment needs. It compares Islamic and conventional finance regard to Efficiency and Profitability, Risk Management, and Sukuk and Conventional Bonds. In Bangladesh, the atmosphere is exclusive because of the existence of Islamic banking sector. But the country has some deficiencies in imposing specific Islamic finance regulations which have been recognized and efforts are being made to solve the problems by the authorities.

COVID -19 and Indian Financial Markets: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kamaldeep Kaur Sarna
Keyword(s):  
Financial Markets ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Stock Markets ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 is aptly stated as a Black Swan event that has stifled the global economy. As coronavirus wreaked havoc, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted globally, unemployment rate soared high, and economic recovery still seems a far-fetched dream. Most importantly, the pandemic has set up turbulence in the global financial markets and resulted in heightened risk elements (market risk, credit risk, bank runs etc.) across the globe. Such uncertainty and volatility has not been witnessed since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. The spread of COVID-19 has largely eroded investors’ confidence as the stock markets neared lifetimes lows, bad loans spiked and investment values degraded. Due to this, many turned their backs on the risk-reward trade off and carted their money towards traditionally safer investments like gold. While the banking sector remains particularly vulnerable, central banks have provided extensive loan moratoriums and interest waivers. Overall, COVID-19 resulted in a short term negative impact on the financial markets in India, though it is making a way towards V-shaped recovery. In this context, the present paper attempts to identify and evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the financial markets in India. Relying on rich literature and live illustrations, the influence of COVID-19 is studied on the stock markets, banking and financial institutions, private equities, and debt funds. The paper covers several recommendations so as to bring stability in the financial markets. The suggestions include, but are not limited to, methods to regularly monitor results, establishing a robust mechanism for risk management, strategies to reduce Non-Performing Assets, continuous assessment of stress and crisis readiness of the financial institutions etc. The paper also emphasizes on enhancing the role of technology (Artificial Intelligence and Virtual/Augmented Reality) in the financial services sector to optimize the outcomes and set the path towards recovery.

scholarly journals Towards New Sharia Governance for Islamic Financial Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-58
Author(s):  
Abdulazeem Abozaid
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Banking And Finance ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Regulatory Authorities ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Shariah Governance

Since its inception a few decades ago, the industry of Islamic banking and finance has been regulating itself in terms of Sharia governance. Although some regulatory authorities from within the industry, such as Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), the Islamic banking and finance industry remains to a great extent self-regulated. This is because none of the resolutions or the regulatory authorities' standards are binding on the Islamic financial institution except when the institution itself willingly chooses to bind itself by them. Few countries have enforced some Sharia-governance-related regulations on their Islamic banks. However, in most cases, these regulations do not go beyond the requirement to formulate some Sharia controlling bodies, which are practically left to the same operating banks. Furthermore, some of the few existing regulatory authorities' standards and resolutions are conflicted with other resolutions issued by Fiqh academies. The paper addresses those issues by highlighting the shortcomings and then proposing the necessary reforms to help reach effective Shariah governance that would protect the industry from within and help it achieve its goals. The paper concludes by proposing a Shariah governance model that should overcome the challenges addressed in the study.Pada awal berdiri, Lembaga Keuangan Syariah merupakan lembaga keuangan yang menerapkan Hukum Syariah secara mandiri dalam sistem operasionalnya. Ia tidak tunduk pada peraturan lembaga keuangan konvensional, sehingga dapat terus berkomiten dalam menerapkan Hukum Syariah secara benar. Selanjutnya, muncullah beberapa otoritas peraturan yang berasal dari pengembangan Lembaga Keuangan Syariah. Diantaranya adalah Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) dan Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). Hal ini tidak menyimpang dari kerangka peraturan Hukum Syariah, sebab standar peraturan dan keputusan yang dikeluarkan ditujukan khusus untuk Lembaga Keuangan Syariah saja. Beberapa Negara telah menerapkan peraturan tata kelola Hukum Syariah pada Bank Syariah mereka. Namun dalam banyak kasus, peraturan yang diterapkan tidak mampu mengontrol Lembaga Keuangan Syariah tersebut secara penuh. Sehingga, secara praktis proses pengawasan diserahkan kepada lembaga keuangan yang beroperasi. Akan tetapi, beberapa standar dan keputusan yang dikeluarkan oleh sebagian pemangku kebijakan bertentangan dengan keputusan yang dikeluarkan oleh beberapa akademi Fiqh. Artikel ini ditulis untuk menyoroti permasalahan yang timbul pada tata kelola Lembaga Keuangan Syariah, khususnya kekurangan yang tampak pada sistem tata kelola. Kemudian, penulis akan mengajukan usulan tentang efektifitas tata kelola Lembaga Keuangan Syariah yang bebas dari permasalahan.

scholarly journals FRAMING THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ROLE OF ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WITHIN A THREE-SECTOR ECONOMIC MODEL

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 180-188
Author(s):  
Mohd Nizam Barom
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Economic Model ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Welfare Provision ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
The Social ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions

Purpose: This paper examines and reflects the ongoing debate on the social responsibility role of Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) in the light of the literature in the area of third sector and three-sector economic model. Subsequently, it seeks to develop a framework that can be used to conceptualise the potential interaction between the different sectors in the economy in relation to social welfare issues and locate the social responsibility role of IFIs within this framework.    Methodology: The paper uses an integrative analysis of Islamic finance and third sector literature, particularly on the American and European conceptions of the interactions between the three main sectors in the economy, i.e. public, private and ‘third’ sectors. Results: The paper develops a modified circular flow of income and expenditure model as a basis for the integrative framework for social welfare provision within a three-sector economic model. Subsequently, it locates the social responsibility role of IFIs within this framework with the understanding that social welfare burden is a collective responsibility and therefore shared among the various potential welfare providers in the economy.  Implications: The integrative framework of social welfare provision within a three-sector economic model as conceptualised in this paper highlights a multi-institutional approach towards promoting socio-economic justice and society's well-being in an Islamic economy, and hence provides a proper and reasonable context for social responsibility roles expected of IFIs.

What Policy for Islamic Financial Literacy?

10.26414/a148 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Tahiri Jouti
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Literacy Policy ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Behaviour

This paper addresses the concept of financial literacy in Islamic finance and suggests a methodology to elaborate an effective Islamic financial literacy policy (IFLP). Based on a literature review, the paper summarizes the conclusions of studies and surveys conducted in the field of conventional financial literacy while identifying the specificities of the Islamic finance industry. Indeed, the paper would help financial authorities and Islamic financial institutions in elaborating Islamic financial literacy policies (IFLPs) in order to contribute to the sustainable growth of the industry. It promotes the idea that qualitative aspects are worth studying when elaborating an Islamic financial literacy policy that has to take into account many factors such as the maturity of the industry, the objectives of the policy (inclusion or migration), the degree of Shari’ah awareness, the understanding of Arabic terminologies, etc. Finally, the IFLP measurement should include quantitative (Total reach and number of people reached) as well as qualitative aspects (level of financial literacy, impact on financial behaviour).

A proposed framework for implementing risk-based Shari’ah audit

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suleiman Dalhatu Sani ◽  
Mustapha Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Practical Work ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions

Purpose This paper aims to recommend a framework that serves as a practical work tool for conducting risk-based Shari’ah audit (RBSA) in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs). Design/methodology/approach Qualitative research method was used through critical in-depth content analysis of documented literature to generate deep insights, further supported with a hypothetical illustrative case study application of the framework on an Islamic bank, aimed at bringing the framework to a practical, near real-life scenario. Findings A robust RBSA framework has been developed which focuses on Shari’ah non-compliance risks to systematically and practically arrive at a rated opinion on the level of an IFI’s adherence with Shari’ah rules and principles as recommended by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, aimed to safeguard the IFI and promote financial system stability at large. Research limitations/implications Practical realities limited the study to the use of a hypothetical case study bank. Future researchers can apply the framework to a real case study of diverse IFIs for effective contextual recalibration in diverse jurisdictions. Practical implications This paper aids the development of both internal and external Shari’ah audit practice using the risk-based approach. Social implications The RBSA framework contributes to promoting public trust and confidence in the Islamic finance industry. Originality/value This paper has proposed this RBSA framework as a practical work tool for Shari’ah auditors in their engagements and regulators in promoting sound governance and financial system stability. It provides foundation for future researchers in the field.

Part I Introduction, 1 Status of the Global Islamic Finance Industry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warde Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Global Finance ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Political Economic

This introductory chapter provides an overview of Islamic finance. Modern Islamic finance did not come out of nowhere. It appeared as the result of specific historical circumstances in the 1970s, and later evolved through a complex process of trial-and-error. It was also shaped by broader competitive and political–economic factors. Although religion was by definition central to Islamic finance, other variables—political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic—also played a significant role. No longer confined to the outer fringes of global finance, Islamic finance has also gone mainstream. Most major financial institutions are now involved in one way or another in Islamic finance, as are global consulting, accounting, and information companies. Within the Islamic world, Islamic financial institutions have become major economic players.

scholarly journals Moratorium in Islamic Hire Purchase Financing: A Shariah Perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-29
Author(s):  
Azmuddin Razali ◽  
Mohammad Amir Wan Harun
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Advisory Council ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Banking And Finance ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Regulatory Perspective ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Current Outbreak ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the implementation of moratorium in the Islamic hire purchase financing based on Al-Ijarah Thumma Al-Bay’ (AITAB) from the Shariah perspective. The implementation of moratorium by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a new practice in the banking and finance industry in Malaysia. Implementing the moratorium causes several changes to the AITAB contract such as the extension in contract tenure and the increase in the total payment obligation due to the profit charged on the outstanding principal. This study analysed these changes from the Shariah perspective by using the al-takyif al-fiqhi methodology. The results of the analysis confirm the practice of moratorium by IFIs is in line with the Shariah requirements as long as it is agreed by the parties to the contract - which are the bank and the customer. Needless to say, both Ijarah Policy Document and Hire Purchase Act 1967 allow any forms of amendments including profit compounding when the AITAB contract is restructured, provided that such amendments are agreed between the contracting parties. Despite this permissibility, IFIs are still required to comply with the new ruling issued by SAC BNM that prohibits the practice of profit compounding during the COVID-19 crisis. Although, in principle, the ruling is based on the concept of ihsan (beneficence) which is not compulsory (wajib) but rather recommendation (istihbab) from the Shariah perspective; however, from the regulatory perspective the ruling is compulsory for IFIs to comply pursuant to section 28(1) and 28(2) of Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA) that stated compliance with Shariah means compliance with any ruling of the Shariah Advisory Council. The moratorium is seen as a manifestation of the concept of ihsan (beneficence) towards the customers affected financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This commendable effort should be encouraged and continued by the Islamic financial institutions in upholding the Shariah principle of maslahah and lifting of difficulties (raf al-haraj), particularly in the current outbreak of COVID-19 and the impact of MCO.

scholarly journals Opinions of Shaikh Ali Al- Qaradaghi in the Issues of Debt Arrears in IFIs A Comparative Study with Institutional Ijtihād

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-113
Author(s):  
Abdellah Ali Ahmed Al-Melahi
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Liquidated Damages ◽  
Difference Of Opinion ◽  
Foreign Currencies ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Bad Debt ◽  
Financial Penalty

Almost all the transactions done by Islamic financial institutions comprise of debts which are measured in local or foreign currencies. This study aims at presenting and discussing opinions of Sh. Shaikh Ali Al- Qaradaghi in issues related to debt arrears settlement as faced by IFIs and prioritizing its usage. The study will discuss the overall principles of debts in general, and about the bad debts in particular. Also, the study discussed standards and Shari’ah pronouncements about debts and arrears settlement issued by organizations and Shari’a boards which focus on issuing pronouncements and standards in the Islamic financial industry. Also, the study discussed opinion of Sh. Ali AlQaradaghi about debts arrears and comparing it with opinions of ijtihād organizations as per the sequence arranged by the researcher. The study found that difference in opinions is existing while dealing with a procrastinating debtor, but for insolvent debtor, so there is no difference of opinion between Shaikh Ali and other except Shariah Standards of Bank Negara Malaysia with no different treatment between a procrastinating and insolvent debtor. The study further arrived at that acceleration of installments and alternatives to bad debts are based on four aspects: acceleration of remaining installments, compensation due to harm of inflation during the arrears, imposing financial penalty, and liquidated damages. This is concerning all the ijtihād bodies. However, Shaikh Ali’s view goes around two aspects: acceleration of remaining installments and compensation due to harm caused by hyperinflation. The study found that there is 71% homogeneity in all the solutions between the opinions of Shaikh Ali and other bodies, and 50% homogeneity for the solution of compensation for harm of inflation. The researcher presented some recommendations, and some of the important ones are working towards unifying the alternatives at least in one country, subsequential treatment of treating bad debt starting from partial acceleration of installments in tandem with the harm of inflation, and finally going for harm of inflation which can be adopted by those who take the view of Shaikh Ali.

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