Islamic Finance : A Guide for International Business and Investment

This timely guide to Islamic financial practice is aimed at banking professionals and corporate investors worldwide. With similarities to 'ethical investment' in the West, Islamic investment is based on socially-responsible principles excluding areas such as gambling, alcohol, weapons and products that are high-risk / high-return. Islamic and conventional banking have converged in recent years and investors and asset managers have become increasingly attracted to financial products and the institutions that adhere to Shariah principles.