Mapping the Risks and Risk Management Practices in Islamic Banking

"Deep, insightful analysis of controversial risk management issues in Islamic banking Mapping the Risks And Risk Management Practices In Islamic Banking is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of risk management practices within the Islamic banking industry, with recommendations for policy makers, bankers, and industry stakeholders. Going beyond the academic, this book presents the opinions and perceptions of industry financiers and bankers, alongside primary information and data collected by Islamic finance professionals to deconstruct and analyze the sector's current risk management practices. You'll get up to date on the latest attitudes and trends, and delve into the current issues surrounding risk management in Islamic banks. With a focus on practical applications, this authoritative guide discusses the unique risks facing Islamic banks, from the perspective of a wide range of practitioners. Risk management is one of the biggest, most controversial issues in Islamic finance, yet it remains under-researched. Many uncertainties exist for which the answers are still unclear, yet will play a large role in shaping the industry's future. This book digs deep into current ideas and practices to discover what's being done, what needs to be done, and what needs to stop happening to keep the future of Islamic finance strong. Explore both Islamic and traditional attitudes toward risk Examine current Islamic risk management practices Understand the latest industry issues and trends Consider the diverse range of risks unique to the Islamic banking sector Effective risk management in Islamic banking deserves priority attention. Unless the industry develops its own genuine risk management architecture, it cannot achieve its full potential and the viability needed for a more resilient financial system than the debunked Wall Street model. Mapping the Risks and Risk Management Practices in Islamic Banking provides a deep, authoritative analysis of where the industry is today and where it needs to develop"--

"Although risk management in Islamic banking is one of the major as well as controversial issues of the sector, it is still an under-researched area of study. A lot of uncertainties still exist in risk management in Islamic banking, for which the answers are not yet necessarily clear, but which will play a part in shaping the industry's future. Therefore, the study of risk management issues of the Islamic banking industry is an important but complex area. This book, hence, explores and analyses risk management practices in the Islamic banking industry through the perceptions of participants who were drawn from the banking and finance industry. It maps out the opinions and attitudes towards risk and locates the practices of the industry related to risk management and provides an up-to-date overview of current market practices, issues, and trends in risk management for Islamic banks. It focuses on practical applications and discusses a wide range of unique risks facing Islamic banks from the perspective of different range of practitioners"--

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1 Introduction: Research Background and Motivation -- Systemic Importance of Islamic Banking and Finance -- Research Aims, Objectives and Questions -- Research Hypotheses -- Significance of the Study -- Overview of the Research Methodology -- Overview of the Research -- Chapter 2 Principles of Islamic Banking and Finance -- Historical Background of Islamic Banking and Finance -- Size of the Industry -- Principles of Islamic Banking and Finance -- Basic Islamic Financing Contracts -- Murabahah -- Mudarabah (Profit-Sharing Agreement) -- Musharakah (Equity Participation) -- Ijarah and Ijarah wa-Iqtinah -- Istisna'a -- Wakala -- Bai' Salam -- Other Islamic Financial Products -- Sukuk: A Step Toward Securitisation -- What is Sukuk? -- Types of Sukuk -- Developments in the Sukuk Market -- Islamic Banking Versus Conventional Banking -- Institutional Developments in Islamic Banking and Finance Industry -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3 Risk Management in Islamic Banks: A Theoretical Perspective -- Risk Management: Basic Concepts and Techniques -- What is Risk Management? -- History of Risk Management -- Syst…