Download or read book Toward an Islamic Sme s Banking Strategy written by Hussein Elasrag and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make up the bulk of the economic tissue of the economy. In developing countries, they represent the majority of employment, including female employment. Investing in SMEs is a long-term and smart strategy, with sustainable returns that multiply across regions, countries and societies. SMEs constitute the overwhelming majority of firms. Globally, SMEs make up over 95% of all firms, account for approximately 50% of GDP and 60%

Download or read book Unlocking the Potential of Islamic Finance for SME s written by Hussein Elasrag and published by Hussein Elasrag. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make up the bulk of the economic tissue of the economy. In developing countries, they represent the majority of employment, including female employment. Investing in SMEs is a long-term and smart strategy, with sustainable returns that multiply across regions, countries and societies. SMEs constitute the overwhelming majority of firms. Globally, SMEs make up over 95% of all firms, account for approximately 50% of GDP and 60%–70% of total employment, when both formal and informal SMEs are taken into account. This amounts to between 420 million and 510 million SMEs,310 million of which are in emerging markets. Promoting access to finance for SMEs has been on the global reform agenda since the global financial crisis. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the opportunities of development and growth as well as the main challenges to Islamic finance for SMEs.

Download or read book Islamic finance for SME s written by Hussein Elasrag and published by Hussein Elasrag. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to several research studies in the last decade there are greater opportunities for development and growth of Islamic financial system because Muslim community is eager to take financial products and they are willing to spend their lives according to their religion. Islamic Finance is a promising solution to SMEs to meet the requirements of formal financing. And can prove particularly effective to facilitate access to finance for SMEs. Although there is a wealth of literature around Islamic finance and around finance in general for SMEs, literature that draws and connects these two areas together is limited. The purpose of this book is to investigate the opportunities of development and growth as well as the main challenges to Islamic finance for SMEs. This book will help to deepen understanding of the concepts of Islamic finance as well as SMEs. In addition to evaluate how Islamic financial institutions can support SMEs.

Download or read book Islamic Banking written by and published by UN. This book was released on 2009 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is part of the International Trade Centre's (ITC) Trade Finance programme, which provides assistance to help small firms in developing countries develop their capacities to link to global markets through exports. It is intended primarily for trade support institutions of developing countries, and owners or finance managers of small firms. The aim is to help these firms decide whether Islamic banking options are feasible for them, and how to use them. This guide intends to help the non-specialist reader understand and use Islamic finance. Part I - Understanding Islamic Finance - covers the key principles and perspectives of Islamic banking relevant to small firms. Part II - Using Islamic Finance - consists of a 'how to' guide to use Islamic banking instruments for specific transactions.

Download or read book Financing SMEs An Islamic Perspective written by Hussein Elasrag and published by Hussein Elasrag. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lack of funding is one of the most important constraints faced by SMEs. Marketing and administrative barriers, the lack of an integrated accounting system, shortage of trained manpower, institutional constraints and government legislation are also limitations faced by the SMEs.This book will try to give hints and insights into this, and to present some of the Islamic financial instruments that are being supplied by the market for the financing of SMEs.

Download or read book The Islamic Finance Handbook written by REDmoney and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-04-07 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get up to speed quickly on the world's fastest growing financial sector The Islamic Finance Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to the Global Markets is the definitive report for the Islamic finance industry. Written by the industry's leading practitioners, the book provides a country-by-country breakdown of the current state of the Islamic market, including league tables by region and by country. Relevant case studies are used throughout to illustrate the practical aspect of the information presented. Organized for easy navigation, each chapter features sub-sections that allow instant comparison between countries in a specific area of interest. The Islamic finance industry is the world's fastest growing sector, valued at over U.S. $1.3 trillion by the UK Islamic Finance secretariat, with an annual growth of 24% for the past five years. To compete globally, practitioners need a true understanding of key markets within the industry. The Islamic Finance Handbook paints a clear picture of where each country stands in its development and role within the market, and provides a straightforward comparison between markets. Features include: Current macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions Regulatory and political situations Recent transactions, key participants, and the investor climate Real-world cases, as opposed to speculative scenarios The book places a clear focus on current conditions versus past performance, and on practical applications versus theoretical speculation. Each chapter is authored by a leading practitioner from within each country, allowing a true glimpse inside the day-to-day workings of the Islamic markets. For finance professionals who need to get up to speed on this rapidly growing sector, The Islamic Finance Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to the Global Markets is a clear, comprehensive guide.

Download or read book Islamic Finance for Small Business written by Hussein Elasrag and published by Hussein Elasrag. This book was released on 2018-02-12 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to investigate the opportunities of development and growth as well as the main challenges to Islamic finance for Small Business.

Download or read book Islamic Banking written by Amr Mohamed El Tiby Ahmed and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed look at the fast-growing field of Islamic finance and banking The guiding principle of Islamic finance has existed throughout Islamic history, yet modern Islamic banking has been around for a relatively short period of time. Author Amr Mohamed El Tiby is an expert in this field, and with this new book, he reveals how you can benefit from the use of Islamic banking strategies in your financial endeavors. Engaging and accessible, Islamic Banking shows the impact this approach has made on conventional banking since the 1950s, and why it's such a big player in the current market. It offers a unique look at various aspects of this field, including the salient features of Islamic banking that distinguishes it from non-Islamic banking, the development of the regulatory bodies and supervisory agencies that support the Islamic banking system, and much more. It also explores the nature of risk in Islamic banking and the issues of capital adequacy, corporate governance, transparency, and risk associated with Islamic banking. Discusses the history and development of Islamic finance Offers straightforward strategies for implementing Islamic finance into your business activities Sheds light on the effect of the global economic crisis on Islamic banks versus conventional banks Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this detailed analysis of Islamic finance will help you gain a firm understanding of how effective this proven approach can be.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Theory and Practice of Global Islamic Finance written by Rafay, Abdul and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-12-27 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an emerging global phenomenon, Islamic economics and the financial system has expanded exponentially in recent decades. Many components of the industry are still unknown, but hopefully, the lack of awareness will soon be stilled. The Handbook of Research on Theory and Practice of Global Islamic Finance provides emerging research on the latest global Islamic economic practices. The content within this publication examines risk management, economic justice, and stock market analysis. It is designed for financiers, banking professionals, economists, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students interested in ideas centered on the development and practice of Islamic finance.

Download or read book Islamic Finance for SMEs written by Hussein Elasrag and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their importance, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) still face several problems, such as, in particular, access to finance, which is a typical challenge in developing countries. Islamic bank financing products may help to solve this problem. The main principal of the Islamic financial system can be summarized in the following: prohibition of interest, risk sharing, prohibition of activities with element of uncertainty, prohibition of gambling activities, prohibition of the production and sale of goods and services that are prohibited in Islam, sanctity of contracts, moral dimension and zakah. The aim of this book is to study the developmental role of small and medium enterprises. Moreover, attempts to investigate the challenges and limitations facing the use of Islamic finance to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). finally, this book presents opportunities for Islamic banks in resolving the funding gap faced by small and medium enterprises.

Download or read book Financing Small and Medium Enterprises written by Hussein Elasrag and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their importance, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) still face several problems, such as, in particular, access to finance, which is a typical challenge in developing countries. Islamic bank financing products may help to solve this problem. The main principal of the Islamic financial system can be summarized in the following: prohibition of interest, risk sharing, prohibition of activities with element of uncertainty, prohibition of gambling activities, prohibition of the production and sale of goods and services that are prohibited in Islam, sanctity of contracts, moral dimension and zakah. The aim of this book is to study the developmental role of small and medium enterprises. Moreover, attempts to investigate the challenges and limitations facing the use of Islamic finance to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). finally, this book presents opportunities for Islamic banks in resolving the funding gap faced by small and medium enterprises.

Download or read book Islamic Banking Opportunities Across Small and Medium Enterprises written by International Finance Corporation and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, banks in Pakistan and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have become increasingly interested in targeting the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and have realized that many small businesses demand Shariah-compliant banking. To provide clarity on the subject, International Finance Corporation (IFC) commissioned a study to better understand the demand and supply for Islamic banking products (both asset and liability products as well as other banking services) in the SME sector in Pakistan. This report on Pakistan reveals a new to bank Islamic funding and depository opportunity, primarily due to un-served and underserved SMEs (approximately 20 percent to 25 percent), who do not borrow from conventional banks due to religious reasons. In order to reach out to SMEs demanding Islamic products, and as part of IFC's initiative to enhance its SME investment and advisory services offerings to Islamic financial institutions, one needed to better understand the market from both the demand and supply sides in order to identify any gaps or niches where IFC can assist and add value. IFC commissioned a study in nine countries of the MENA region, which includes Pakistan, to better understand the demand and supply for Islamic banking products (both asset and liability products and other banking services) in the SME sector. The countries chosen for this study are: (1) Iraq, (2) Pakistan, (3) Yemen, (4) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (5) Egypt, (6) Lebanon, (7) Morocco, (8) Tunisia, and (9) Jordan. This regional executive summary provides a comparative analysis of the SME potential across these countries and the opportunities available to Islamic institutions to tap this potential. The nine individual country reports provide a deeper insight into the SME landscape and potential opportunities for Islamic banks in each country. The reports also highlight the measures that banks may need to take to successfully target the Islamic banking potential of SMEs. For more publications on IFC Sustainability please visit www.ifc.org/sustainabilitypublications.

Download or read book Financing SMEs written by Hussein Elasrag and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the SMEs are important for the economy, the Islamic banks and Islamic financial institutions must play a significant role in financing these businesses. Supporting SMEs are one of the objectives of religious institutions, thus the most important goal of Islamic banks and Islamic financial institutions is to contribute to the economic and social development of the society. The main principal of the Islamic financial system can be summarized in the following: prohibition of interest, risk sharing, prohibition of activities with element of uncertainty, prohibition of gambling activities, prohibition of the production and sale of goods and services that are prohibited in Islam, sanctity of contracts, moral dimension and zakah. The aim of this book is to study the developmental role of small and medium enterprises. Moreover, attempts to investigate the challenges and limitations facing the use of Islamic finance to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). finally, this book presents opportunities for Islamic banks in resolving the funding gap faced by small and medium enterprises.

Download or read book Islamic Finance for Small and Medium Enterprises written by Hussein Elasrag and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are important for the economy, the Islamic banks and Islamic financial institutions must play a significant role in financing these businesses. Supporting SMEs are one of the objectives of religious institutions, thus the most important goal of Islamic banks and Islamic financial institutions is to contribute to the economic and social development of the society. This study aims to analyze the appropriateness of the Islamic financial system for SME finance.

Download or read book How Islamic Finance Can Grow Smes written by Hussein Elasrag and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their importance, SMEs still face many problems, such as, in particular, access to finance, a typical challenge in developing countries. Islamic banking finance products may help solve this problem. The main principle of the Islamic financial system can be summarized as follows: prohibition of interest and risk sharing and prohibition of activities with the element of uncertainty and prohibition of gambling activities and ban production and sale of prohibited goods and services in Islam. The sanctity of contracts and the moral dimension and zakat. The aim of this book is to study the developmental role of small and medium enterprises. Moreover, the attempts to investigate the challenges and constraints facing the use of Islamic finance to promote small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Finally, this book attempts to answer the question of how Islamic institutions can solve the financing gap facing small and medium enterprises.

Download or read book Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs Access to Islamic Banking Finance in Pakistan written by Saba Ishaq and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Islamic Finance for Small and Medium Enterprises SME s written by Hussein Elasrag and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are important for the economy, the Islamic banks and Islamic financial institutions must play a significant role in financing these businesses. Supporting SMEs are one of the objectives of religious institutions, thus the most important goal of Islamic banks and Islamic financial institutions is to contribute to the economic and social development of the society. This study aims to analyze the appropriateness of the Islamic financial system for SME finance.