Book description
A comprehensive look at the innovations, applications, and best
practices of Islamic finance
Islamic-compliant finance is transacted in every major world
financial center, and the need for information on the topic in light
of its global reach has grown exponentially. As an expert in this
field, author Karen Hunt-Ahmed understands the intricacies of this
area of the capital markets. Now, along with the help of a number of
experienced contributors, she skillfully addresses Islamic finance
from the perspective of practitioners, examining issues in wealth
management, contract law, private equity, asset management, and much more.
Engaging and accessible, Contemporary Islamic Finance
skillfully explains the practices and innovations of Islamic finance
in everything from banking and real estate to private equity, asset
management, and many other areas. It is intended to be the go-to
resource for both Muslims as well as non-Muslims with an interest in
the subject. Divided into three comprehensive parts, it will put you
in a better position to understand, and excel at, this important endeavor.
- Introduces you to the history, legal structures, and basic
financial contracts in the industry
- Highlights the various issues facing contemporary Islamic
finance practitioners, and details their significance in the
contemporary financial and cultural environment
- Includes case studies of United States-based transactions and
related challenges and successes
Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this detailed
analysis of Contemporary Islamic Finance will help you gain a
firm understanding of how effective this proven approach can be.
Dr. KAREN HUNT-AHMED is a lecturer at DePaul University. She is
currently teaching Islamic finance, microfinance, management, and
business ethics. Dr. Hunt-Ahmed is also a Faculty Fellow of DePaul's
Egan Urban Center as well as the president of the Chicago Islamic
Microfinance Project, a not-for-profit economic development
organization that provides Shari'ah-compliant microcredit to
entrepreneurs in Chicago. Her research interests include culture and
identity, financial empowerment, Islamic finance, microfinance, and
the socialization of economic behavior. Dr. Hunt-Ahmed has worked in
the banking sector in Chicago and in private equity in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates. She received her BA and MBA from Washington University
in St. Louis and her PhD from the University of Chicago. Dr.
Hunt-Ahmed lives in Wilmette, Illinois, and enjoys karate. She lived
in Dubai for many years and has traveled extensively in the Middle
East, Pakistan, Africa, and Europe.
