Islamic Banking (Wiley Finance) - How to Manage Risk and Improve Profitability

Islamic Banking, How to Manage Risk and Improve Profitability--------------------------------------------------A detailed look at the fast-growing field of Islamic finance and bankingThe guiding principle of Islamic finance has existed throughout Islamichistory, yet modern Islamic banking has been around for a relativelyshort period of time. Author Amr Mohamed El Tiby is an expert in thisfield, and with this new book, he reveals how you can benefit fromthe use of Islamic banking strategies in your financial endeavors.Engaging and accessible, Islamic Banking shows the impact this approachhas made on conventional banking since the 1950s, and why it's sucha big player in the current market. It offers a unique look at variousaspects of this field, including the salient features of Islamic bankingthat distinguishes it from non-Islamic banking, the development ofthe regulatory bodies and supervisory agencies that support the Islamicbanking system, and much more. It also explores the nature of riskin Islamic banking and the issues of capital adequacy, corporate governance,transparency, and risk associated with Islamic banking.* Discussesthe history and development of Islamic finance* Offers straightforwardstrategies for implementing Islamic finance into your business activities*Sheds light on the effect of the global economic crisis on Islamicbanks versus conventional banks Filled with in-depth insights andexpert advice, this detailed analysis of Islamic finance will helpyou gain a firm understanding of how effective this proven approachcan be.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: AMR MOHAMED EL TIBY is presently a vice presidentin a bank based in the United Arab Emirates. He graduated from CairoUniversity and then earned a degree in finance from the same university.He has a master's degree in economics from the American Universityin Cairo and a PhD from the American University in London. His master'sthesis was about the Basel Capital Adequacy Accord, and his PhD dissertationwas about the risk and regulatory framework for Islamic banking.