Book description
The ongoing turbulence in the global financial markets has drawn
attention to an alternative system of financial intermediation: Islamic
banking and finance. This is now one of the fastest growing sectors
within the market place and has, so far, remained on the sidelines of
this unrest. Since the inception of Islamic banking thirty years ago the
number and reach of Islamic financial institutions worldwide has risen
significantly. Institutions offering Islamic financial services
constitute a significant and growing share of the financial system in
several countries, and market participants everywhere are joining the
race to study and be a part of this emerging financial system.
The Islamic Banking and Finance Workbook is a one-of-a-kind
workbook on the topic, enabling readers to test their understanding of
Islamic banking and finance concepts. Although suitable as a
standalone learning tool, the book is designed to test the information
covered in the companion book, Introduction to Islamic Finance and
Banking, and covers the fundamentals of Sharia'a law, the Islamic
contracts interpretations and definitions, Murabaha, Mudaraba,
Musharaka, Istisna'a, Salam and Ijara modes of finance, Takaful and
much more. Emphasis is placed on mini case studies, multiple choice
questions and tests of the basic concepts. It also includes a full
answer key and brief chapter summaries, as well as learning objectives.
The Islamic Banking and Finance Workbook is an essential
learning tool for students and practitioners who want to test their
knowledge of the rapidly growing world of Islamic banking and finance.
Brian Kettell
has a wealth of practical experience in the area of Islamic banking and
finance. He worked for several years as an Advisor for the Central Bank
of Bahrain where he had numerous Islamic banking responsibilities.
Subsequently, Brian taught courses on Islamic banking and finance at a
range of financial institutions including the World Bank, National
Commercial Bank (Saudi Arabia), Global Investment House (Kuwait), Noor
Islamic Bank (UAE), the UK Treasury, the Central Bank of Iran, the
Central Bank of Syria, the Chartered Institute for Securities and
Investment, the Institute for Financial Services and Scotland Yard.
Brian's vast academic expertise in Islamic finance is highlighted by his
role as former Joint Editor of the Islamic Finance Qualification
Handbook and his past teaching work at a number of top universities
worldwide including the London School of Economics, the City University
of Hong Kong, the American University of the Middle East in Kuwait and
London Metropolitan University Business School.
Brian's impressive list of publications include over 100 articles in
journals, business magazines and the financial press including
Islamic Business and Finance
,
Islamic Banking and Finance,
the
Central Banking Journal, Euromoney
, the
Securities Journal
and the
International Currency Review
. He has also published 6 books on Islamic banking and financial
markets.
