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August 2008

Shariah-compliant market tests perceptions

Opinions are divided on quantifying the vastly important market for Shariah-compliant investment products, leaving institutions about how what resources to devote to them.


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Distribution holds the key
Fixed income, equity, local and international assets – a demand for all
Shariah-compliant market tests perceptions

Some remarkable numbers are thrown around about the global Islamic finance industry, though debate rages as to how reliable they are; commonly cited figures are $500 billion in managed assets, and a growth rate of 15–20%, underpinned by almost 300 institutions.

So if that’s the case, why isn’t every international fund manager trying to sell Shariah-compliant versions of their global equity products to high-net-worth people in the Gulf?

It’s one of the complications of this fascinating area. Shariah-compliant investment is clearly of immense importance, but opinion is enormously divided on how...


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