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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?

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Deutsche Bank launches revolutionary Sharia compliant issuance platform

Deutsche Bank announced today the launch of "Al Mi'yar", a first of its kind platform aimed at facilitating the issuance of Shari'a compliant securities.

"Al Mi'yar", from the Arabic "The Standard", is a Luxembourg domiciled platform, developed by Deutsche Bank, with Luxembourg Financial Group A.G. as the Shari'a investment manager and Deutsche Banks Trust & Securities Services group providing the settlement framework.

Geert Bossuyt, Deutsche Bank's Head of Structuring for the Middle East and North Africa, said "Deutsche Bank is extremely pleased to be again at the forefront of innovation in Islamic finance, as demonstrated by our ability to adapt all types of investment products and strategies to the Shari'a compliant world. Al Mi'yar will in my opinion revolutionize the issuance of securities in an Islamic manner. The platform meets all of the latest standards issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organization of Islamic Finance Institutions (AAOIFI) and hence should be globally acceptable."

Al Mi'yar will enable Islamic investors to meet their specific investment objectives by giving them exposure to different asset classes without compromising their Islamic beliefs. By comparison to other Islamic platforms, Al-Mi'yar maximizes efficiency and protection of investors' interests, while generating liquidity and returns.

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