Words of Wisdom - the Editor

Peace.
Got busy with a new project. So couldn’t add more news. Although I came across a fine article by a brother on the history and future of Islamic Banking. I was surprised to know that Islamic banking had beginnings in 1975. Wow. That’s almost as early as my birth. And I guess if there are enough like minded people any idea is bound to grow. I too used to wonder if I can invest without plunging into interest based transactions.

UK I noticed is taking some fine initiatives to promote Shariah Finance. Also came across a western brother or atleast who calls Muslims his brothers and sisters but laughs cynically at the DOW Islamic index as 'bending backwards' to accommodate those guys who have four wives and cut of peoples hands. O well some people just don't get it, do they?

Monday, May 19, 2008

Meezan Bank launches Shariah compliant fund

KARACHI: Meezan Bank in collaboration with Al Meezan Investment on Monday announced launching of first Shariah compliant Capital Protected Fund titled Meezan Capital Protected Fund.

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the newly issued fund is expected to commence on May 19, 2008, which would continue for three days. Chairman of the Al Meezan Investment, Arif ul Islam said Meezan Capital Protected Fund (MCPF-1) is country's first Shariah compliant Capital Protected Fund and has been jointly developed by Al Meezan Investments and Meezan Bank.

He said MCPF is an open-end mutual fund with a maturity period of three years and six weeks, as it would provide investment opportunities to investors desirous of protecting their capital.

He said protection of the total amount invested by the customer in this fund would be provided by Meezan Bank Ltd, which has a long term entity rating of A plus and a short term entity rating of A one.

Chief executive officer of Al Meezan Investments, Mohammad Shoaib said Meezan Capital Protected Fund would provide maximum protection to the investors. staff report

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