Heaven's Bankers: Inside the Hidden World of Islamic Finance
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (745 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B011B7ML1Q |
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| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"dive in and enjoy. Definitely worth a read" according to Gary Johnson. If you are already familiar with Islamic Finance and the terms surrounding the industry, dive in and enjoy. Definitely worth a read. Irfan's take on the SCF industry was honest and the book was well-conceived.. "A Weapon for both the Cynics and the Idealists" according to IF Student. An excellent book which is part overview of history of Islamic Finance, part author's narration of his personal experiences and part author's own inner monologue on the future direction of Islamic Finance. More books like this are needed. Most of the books on Islamic Finance are from academics that deal with the theory of Islamic Finance rather than its practice with real-life examples of structures employed by Islamic Financial Institutions (IFI's) and Islamic windows of conventional finance houses. More beginner friendly than I would have wanted, which is understandable since the book is mass-marketed. Sincere view of Islamic Finance industry. Mohammed Fawzi A. Amadu Deeply insightful book written sincerely and presents information that is both relevant and timely. Was so immersed in reading it that I could not believe how quickly I had finished reading it. This is a must read for all who want to support the Islamic Finance industry to develop in the right direction based on a new and unique paradigm.A refreshing read compared similar books out there.
The groundbreaking and globetrotting exploration of the Islamic finance industry, by one of its leading practitionersA trillion dollar financial industry is revolutionizing the global economy. From his personal experience of working with leading bankers, scholars and lawyers, he debunks the myths of Islamic banking, analyzes its greatest deals and looks to the future of a system that has reprioritized the very nature of money itself.. From its origins in the seventh century, Islamic finance has sought to develop core ethical principles that are based in the foundations of Islam and Shari‘a. Governments a
. He has represented various institutions to media organizations such as the BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, Reuters and the Financial Times. He is the founder and managing partner of Cordoba Capital, an independent Islamic finance advisory firm, and was formerly global head of Islamic finance at the Barclays Group. Harris Irfan is one of the world&rsq
“A superb introduction to a fascinating subject.” - Financial Times“Irfan tells the story of high jinks and deceitful behaviour with great relish.” - The Independent