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Business Moves
Deutsche launches sharia custody and fund services in Malaysia
The German bank says the growth in the take-up of its Islamic products is outpacing its conventional funds business in Asia.
By Cate Rocchi | 8 April 2010
Distribution
Sarasin to roll out sharia platform across Asia
The Swiss private bank cites its sustainable investment credentials as an advantage when it comes to offering a range of Islamic wealth products.
By Joseph Marsh | 19 November 2009
Business Moves
Prudential launches Islamic asset management business in Malaysia
The new unit aims to create a stronger focus on the firm's Islamic institutional business, both onshore and offshore.
By Joseph Marsh | 6 November 2009
Distribution
Islamic insurers face asset-management challenge
Islamic insurance companies struggle to invest their overflowing balance sheets.
By Liz Mak | 19 March 2009
Markets
Malaysia grants more Islamic fund house licenses
India-based Reliance Asset Management and Kuwait-based Global Investment House join three other international Islamic fund managers already licensed by the Securities Commission.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 November 2008
Markets
Malaysia to award more Islamic fund house licences
The Securities Commission says the licences will be granted shortly. The first batch of licences went to Kuwait Finance House, DBS Bank and CIMB Principal last month.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 14 August 2008
Markets
Hong Kong and Dubai sign Islamic finance pact
The MOU sets the stage for the cross-border marketing and distribution of Islamic funds.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 7 April 2008
Distribution
Pacific Mutual rolls out Islamic dividend fund
Malaysian fund manager launches aggressive sharia compliant fund.
By Andrew Peck | 29 July 2007
Distribution
Dow Jones Indexes to launch Islamic market China offshore index
Index providers also adapt their key indices to include the Bank of China.
By Alastair Reed | 5 June 2006
Distribution
First Islamic bonds index created by Dow Jones and Citigroup
New index expected to increase cross-market trading.
By Alastair Reed | 8 March 2006
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