Examines the resilience of Islamic banking during the financial crisis and draws lessons for risk managementGBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup ISBN 9780748647613 9780748672370 9780748672394 Do Islamic financial institutions perform better than their Western counterparts during periods of financial stress How do Islamic financial institutions manage risk given their unique characteristics and the need for Shari ah compliance Islamic Banking and Financial Crisis looks at the challenges for Islamic financial institutions in an international post Basel II system where banks are required to have more capital and liquidity It also examines the influence of governance on client and investor perceptions and their implications for institutional stability and sustainability It concludes by suggesting how the Islamic financial industry can better fulfil both the legal and social requirements of Shari ah Key FeaturesAssesses how Islamic banks weathered the financial crisis and what lessons can be learntFocuses on liquidity risk and the use of forward contracts to mitigate currency riskAppraises the work of internal Shari ah audit units and the use of Shari ah reports to reduce non compliance risksCase studies from the Gulf Malaysia the UK Pakistan Turkey and GCC countriesRead and download the first chapter from Islamic Banking and Financial Crisis for free now pdf