Recent development in Islamic finance and financial products

2019 ◽  
pp. 32-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ishaq Bhatti ◽  
Naseem Al Rahahleh ◽  
Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Financial Products

scholarly journals Attitudes of Libyan retail consumers toward Islamic methods of finance

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alsadek Gait ◽  
Andrew C. Worthington
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Business Partnerships ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Service Role ◽  
Just Community ◽  
Potential Use

Purpose – This paper aims to analyse the attitudes of Libyan retail customers to Islamic methods of finance. Design/methodology/approach – The study conducted a survey of 385 Libyan retail consumers. Descriptive, factor and discriminant analyses of responses were performed to identify principal factors affecting attitudes towards and the potential use of Islamic financial products and services. Findings – The results indicate that while most respondents have at least some knowledge about some Islamic products, especially Musharakah (full-equity business partnerships) and Quard Hassan (interest-free benevolent loans), they are generally unaware of many other products. Nonetheless, most respondents (85.9 per cent) are potential users of Islamic methods of finance at the retail level, though potential use varying markedly according to age, level of education, employment, income and nationality. Factor analysis reduces the large number of variables that determine retail consumers’ attitudes towards Islamic methods of finance to just community service, profitability, religion and unique services. Discriminant analysis shows that religion and community service are the most important positive attitudes determining the potential use of Islamic methods of finance by retail consumers in Libya. Research limitations/implications – The study is undertaken in a single national context, so there is no possibility of comparing the results with alternative financial systems in different stages of the adoption of Islamic finance. Research was completed in 2010, with the ongoing unrest in Libya precluding publication until recently. Practical implications – Religious motivations rank highest in determining positive attitudes to Islamic methods of finance, and marketers should ensure that Islamic financial products and services strictly comply with Sharia. However, it may be possible to strengthen these positive attitudes by promoting that the community service role of Islamic finance is also important. Consumers also react favourably to marketing that either admits something negative about the product (e.g. Islamic finance is Sharia-compliant, but less profitable for depositors) or something positive about a competing product (e.g. conventional finance is more profitable, but cares less about the community). Marketers should emphasise the strengths of Islamic finance across the several sources of positive attitudes the authors have identified. Originality/value – There is no published work on Libyan retail consumers and limited study of attitudes towards Islamic methods of finance more generally.

scholarly journals DEPOSIT AND FINANCING INSTRUMENTS THROUGH WAQF BANK FOR FOSTERING REAL ECONOMY AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 611
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ridhwan Ab. Aziz ◽  
Mohd Asyraf Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Risk Sharing ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Real Economy ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
The Impact

During the global financial crisis and its aftermath, Islamic financial institutions were less affected, protected by their fundamental operating principles of risk sharing and the avoidance of leverage and speculative financial products. This has led to a greater appreciation of the role of Islamic finance in supporting economic growth across the globe. The contribution of Islamic finance and Islamic social finance especially through waqf sector promotes real economic development and could help to foster real economy and social sustainability.� The impact and contribution of waqf for economic development in fostering real economy and social sustainability can be obverved in many areas such as enhancing economic progress, eradicating proverty, restoring distribution of income, reducing government expenditure, preventing deficit financing and stimulate growth and job creation. Therefore, a new mechanism is needed to support non-bankable and poor customers for financing facilities via Shariah compliant Islamic financial products and services.The purpose of this paper is to examine the most feasible mechanism for deposit and financing instruments based on waqf through Waqf Bank that able to foster and stimulate economic and social sustainability in the real economy sector especially for Muslim countries. The methodology of research in this study is through qualitative research based on interviews with Muslim scholars as well as Islamic banking and waqf practitioners. The finding of this study shows that there is feasible mechanism and modus operandi for the development of deposit and financing instruments in the Waqf Bank that able to be applied in many Muslim countries worldwide.

scholarly journals Islamic Financial Literacy among Bankers in Kuala Lumpur

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Azmi Abdullah ◽  
Alex Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Financial Decision ◽  
Muslim Communities ◽  
Significant Factors

This article presents the findings on the study that determines the factors which influence financial literacy of bankers around Kuala Lumpur in term of Islamic financial products. The Governor of Central Bank of Malaysia pointed out several years ago that in order to make Islamic financial products acceptable to a wider spectrum of investors and businesspeople alike, financial literacy on Islamic financial products need to be enhanced. This is to facilitate transactions, with a clear understanding and appreciation of the unique characteristics and features of Islamic Finance and its real economic value. However, to date there is scarcity in the studies of Islamic financial literacy in Malaysia. This is proven when Kayed (2008) queries if there are any attempts by the research community to assess levels of Islamic financial literacy in various Muslim communities. In addition, Ahmad (2010) also points out the importance of Islamic financial literacy. These issues have actually motivated the current study to review available literatures on financial literacy mainly focusing on the Islamic financial literacy. The objectives of this study are (i) determine if the bankers possess adequate financial literacy to undertake financial decision with respect to Islamic financial products and services, and (ii) identify the significant factors that influence Islamic financial literacy among bankers. Factor analysis is used in order to identify those factors that indicate banker’s Islamic financial literacy. The findings reveal that nine factors determine banker’s financial literacy on Islamic financial products and services.

scholarly journals SUKUK AND BONDS IN INDONESIA: AN OVERVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-118
Author(s):  
Doli Witro ◽  
Iwan Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Capital Market ◽  
Financial Crises ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Late 20Th Century ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
The Difference

From the early 1920s to the late 20th century, there were at least 25 financial crises globally. In 2018, the Global Islamic Finance Report reported that Indonesia has tremendous potential to develop Islamic finance. Some of the Islamic financial products that can be developed in Indonesia are bonds and sukuk. Bonds are a product of the capital market. In its development, bonds have undergone relatively rapid innovation, which provides room for issuing Islamic bonds known as sukuk. This paper discusses the difference between sukuk and bonds. This paper aims to look at the differences between sukuk and bonds and the opportunities for issuance, application, and development of sukuk in Indonesia. This research is qualitative research that is literature. As for obtaining comprehensive results, this study uses two approaches consisting of a socio-historical approach and content analysis. The analysis results show that sukuk are in principle the same as bonds, with the main differences, among others, in the use of the concept of return and profit-sharing as a substitute for interest. Keywords: Sukuk; Bond; Sharia Bonds; Capital market; Indonesia

scholarly journals EVOLUTION IN WAQF JURISPRUDENCE AND ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INNOVATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Financial Innovation ◽  
Evolutionary Process ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Charitable Institution ◽  
Investment Tool ◽  
Compare And Contrast

This paper aims to analyse the evolutionary process in the jurisprudential structure of modern waqf (Islamic endowment) and underlines the scope of Islamic financial innovation through the mechanism of waqf. The paper proposes the innovative models of parallel waqf, waqf-based social and financial instruments, waqf-based ṣukūk, micro-takāful, and waqf-based commodity bank. The research adopts the qualitative approach and employs socio-legal research methodology for the analysis. The paper relies on desk-based research. Compared to the classical structure of waqf which was confined within the domain of a perpetual charitable institution, this paper finds that modern waqf has ushered in several new dimensions into its fold. Modern waqf is in the process of re-evolution. Waqf, in the current scenario, has evolved into a financial product, a property-conveyance tool, an instrument of contract, an investment tool, a risk mitigation mechanism and an incorporated entity. The scope of this paper is limited to analysing the jurisprudential evolution of waqf and its impact on the Islamic finance industry. It does not seek to discuss the overall role or impact of waqf on the society as a whole. This paper also does not endeavor to compare and contrast the mechanism and modalities of other philanthropic institutions vis-ā-vis waqf. This paper examines the jurisprudential underpinnings of waqf and their implications and applicability to the Islamic finance industry. The paper draws on the process of how the mechanism of waqf has already been employed to develop various innovative Islamic financial products and how this process can be a catalyst for further innovation in the Islamic finance industry. The main contribution of the paper is encapsulated in the analysis of how the jurisprudential structure of the modern waqf has been evolving in the last few decades to accommodate the modern needs of Islamic finance. It further enumerates a few innovative Islamic financial products which can be developed by exploiting the available flexibility in the evolved version of modern waqf.

Social sukuk: A new mechanism to fund social services

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Saadiah Mohamed ◽  
Jaizah Othman ◽  
Othmar Lehner ◽  
Ruhaini Muda
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Risk Sharing ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Social Sector ◽  
Banking And Finance ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
The Social ◽  
Asset Class

While the premise of Islamic finance embraces  the principles of maqasid al-shariah and risk sharing with  claims to social justice and welfare, the direct impact of the modern Islamic finance industry and its contribution to the social sector  has been limited. This paper examines the claim among critics that there is an inherent  weakness of the present day Islamic banking and finance in terms of its underdeveloped social sector and argues for the need for new models that will enhance a proliferation of shariah compliant financial products  for solutions in the social sector. The paper examines the emergence in Social finance of  social bonds as new financing tools targeting on  social needs and problems that otherwise would not be tackled.  This paper discusses  the benefits of  structuring such a shariah compliant product and  makes recommendations for structuring this new asset class  referred to in this paper  as social sukuk. 

Bai ‘Al-Tawarruq: Concept Of Islamic Financing?

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Luqman Nurhisam
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Basic Rule ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Commodity Trading ◽  
Private Financing

Shariah Committee in Malaysia in his fatwa has legitimized the execution of the contract al-Tawarruq and al-'nah in Islamic banking practices, while the contract is not ratified by the National Sharia Council in Indonesia. This study will discuss the reasons and background differences fatwa, and an aspect ratio of banking products and the legal framework used to legitimize Islamic financial products in Indonesia and Malaysia. Therefore, further research is needed to analyze how the views of the scholars against al-Tawarruq along with proof of his, and the extent to which the contract tawarruq has been applied in Islamic finance, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia. As a result of a comparison of Islamic financial products in general, and the legal framework used by the Sharia Board between Indonesia and Malaysia. The method used is descriptive qualitative analysis. In this study, the research subjects are the scholars of Sharia Council. While the object of research is the view of the scholars of fiqh against al-Tawarruq, aspects of financial products, and the framework of Islamic law. From this study, it was found that the mechanism of al-Tawarruq, can not be regarded as an Islamic financial products, because a lot of flaws in it. Hilah known that there are not good that lead to usury, so this is the reason of the majority of scholars do not technically separated in Indonesia. However, as far as the development of the contract used that alTawarruq al-fiqhi been applied in syariah commodity trading in the Jakarta Futures Exchange. While Malaysia believes that the buying and selling of al-Tawarruq is halal as the basic rule for the legitimacy of the agreement, which has been applied in private financing in Islamic banks, as well as a commodity murabaha on Bursa Malaysia namely Bursa Suq Al-Sila.  

Ownership Risk in Contemporary Islamic Banking

2020 ◽  
pp. 189-211
Author(s):  
Alam I. Asadov
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Real Risk

The unwillingness of contemporary Islamic banks to undertake real business risks has left many to ponder on whether the objectives laid down by the industry's founders have been realized. The need for real risk taking by Islamic banks is critical to justify the profits they earn in the forms of margins, rents, or service charges. This chapter analyzes issues relating to ownership risk (ḍamān al-milkiyyah) in Islamic banking by examining three of its popular products, namely Murabahah (mark-up sale), Ijarah (leasing), and Musharakah Mutanaqisah (diminishing partnership). Following close scrutiny, the chapter concludes that principles of ownership risk as laid down in Fiqh Muamalat (law of transactions) are violated in each of the studied products. Unfortunately, the problem extends beyond these products to include a number of other Islamic financial products. The author calls for closer attention to this important Shari'ah concept of ownership risk in designing Islamic finance products and offers some policy recommendations to improve the current situation.

scholarly journals Uncanny Exchanges: The Possibilities and Failures of ‘Making Change’ with Alternative Monetary Forms

10.1068/d342 ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bill Maurer
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Algebraic Function ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Critical Scrutiny

In most standard accounts, modern money depends on its function as the general equivalent. Equivalence, in turn, rotates around a specific numerological metaphysics, including the concept of zero and the algebraic function. Yet, rarely are the mathematics of equivalence subject to critical scrutiny. In this paper I explore contemporary alternative numerologies of money and finance. The alternatives that I consider are a US local scrip currency and transnational Islamic finance experiments. My data come from fieldwork in Ithaca, New York, and from research among Islamic finance specialists devising new financial products. I am interested in how these alternatives make explicit the moral form of the mathematics of the general equivalent.

scholarly journals Form And Substance In Islamic Finance: Analysis of Deferred Payment Sales

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohidin Yahya Shamsudin ◽  
Hussin Salamon ◽  
Mohd Fauzi Abu-Hussin
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Conventional System ◽  
Legal Documents ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Compliance Mechanism

Deferred payment contracts involving use of al-bai’ bithaman ajil, al-murabahah and bai’ al-inah have been extensively used in design of Malaysian in Islamic financial products.  It is widely argued that Islamic banking is the replication of conventional system by imitating the conventional banking products excepting that they are presented in syariah compliance mechanism. The deferred payment sales are one of the example. The issues of form and substance in Islamic banking products and instruments has been frequently debated. Therefore, this paper endeavour to analyse the nature and content of Islamic financial products with particular reference to the debt-based transactions of Al-Bai’ Bithaman Ajil, Al-Murabahah and bai’ al-inah as practiced in the Malaysian Islamic banking. By analysing legal documents, reports, fiqh and Islamic jurisprudence’s views, this paper suggests that the debt-based transactions have been proven to be a reliable and efficient way of conducting commercial transactions which are in conformity with the syariah.  Nevertheless, the practice of these modes of transactions ought to be enhanced and perfected to avoid intentional or unintentional deception in its implementation. Keywords: Islamic Finance, Deferred payment sales, Analysis.

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