Islamic Banking

BMB seeks full control over Bank Islam Malaysia

Seeks 49% stake in oldest Malaysian Islamic bank.

Malaysia Exim-Bank to increase shariah loan portfolio

Encouraged by growing demand and acceptance for shariah loans.

BTMU strengthens Islamic finance services in Malaysia

Japanese bank pioneers in offering Islamic products and services.

Malaysia to get tougher on erring banks

Warns of law suits and hefty fines.

Malaysia overhauls Islamic financing laws

New law will boost protection for depositors.

The US$1.6t global Islamic finance industry growing at a third of its potential

Absence of sukuk tax legislation in non-Muslim nations to blame.

Malaysia, Kuwait to train Islamic banking professionals

Will jointly develop training and internship programs.

Indonesian sharia banks head for the Philippines

Philippines asks Indonesia for assistance.

IBT to issue Thailand's first-ever sukuk

Islamic Bank of Thailand will use proceeds to hike capital.

Shariah banking could take 5% of Indonesian banking

Shariah banks’ assets grew to US$21.8 billion in 2012 from 2011.

Islamic banking continues Singapore expansion

Middle East banks in Singapore now offering Islamic banking.

Islamic banking conference to be held in Singapore

Leading industry players to meet June 3 to 5.

India launches first Islamic equity index

Provides a new benchmark for Islamic investors.