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Business Moves
HSBC launches Islamic securities services for fund managers
The UK bank is seeking a bigger share of the $60 billion market for sharia-compliant funds under management by globally standardising its securities services offering.
By Yvonne Chan | 14 March 2011
Markets
Franklin Templeton readies sukuk fund, builds Malaysia team
Having recently launched two sharia equity strategies, the US asset manager plans to manage more assets out of Kuala Lumpur.
By Joe Marsh | 21 December 2010
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
Markets
Affin Fund targets 50% asset growth this year
The Malaysian firm is pitching for more institutional mandates and hopes to benefit from money contributed to the state-run Employees Provident Fund being shifted into unit trusts.
By Joseph Marsh | 19 March 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
Distribution
Thailand launches sharia-compliant index
FTSE and the Stock Exchange of Thailand add the FTSE SET Shariah Index to the market’s benchmarks.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 May 2009
Business Moves
India's sharia market gains ground
Taurus Mutual Fund launches India's first actively managed sharia-compliant fund available to the retail market.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 February 2009
Markets
Malaysia raises profile as an Islamic fund hub
Malaysia now has more sharia funds than Saudi Arabia, but is still second in terms of assets under management.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 19 February 2009
Markets
Sharia assets total a mere $65 billion worldwide
Cerulli projects a 12% compound annual growth in sharia assets in the next five years once the current volatility subsides.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 9 January 2009
Alternatives
Dubai says salaam to sharia-compliant hedge funds
The Al Safi Trust alternative investment platform is launched in Dubai featuring five commodities hedge funds that comply with sharia law.
By Simon Osborne | 20 June 2008
Distribution
Singapore debuts first sharia ETF
The Daiwa exchange-traded fund will track the largest and most liquid listed companies in Japan that comply with Islamic legal principles.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 28 May 2008
Markets
Malaysia counts on sharia experts
The market claims a critical mass of sharia experts and scholars who can advise on sharia compliance, and a pool of investment management professionals to manage Islamic ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 18 March 2008
Distribution
Prudential unit raises $96 million for Sharia funds
Prudential Fund Management Berhad raises $96 million for a range of eight Sharia funds in Malaysia, bringing the firm’s Sharia portfolio to $242 million.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 11 February 2008
Distribution
Pacific Mutual rolls out Islamic dividend fund
Malaysian fund manager launches aggressive sharia compliant fund.
By Andrew Peck | 29 July 2007
Distribution
CIMB-Principal looks to Greater China
Schroders to sub-advise on offshore equity fund launched for Malaysian retailers.
By Andrew Peck | 18 June 2007
Distribution
ING Malaysia joins sharia fund party
Firm launches new capital protected sharia-compliant fund to Malaysian investors.
By Andrew Peck | 15 May 2007
Distribution
FTSE and Bursa Malaysia launch sharia index
New index to replacing existing sharia benchmark in November 2007.
By Andrew Peck | 26 January 2007
Services
Deutsche to offer Shari'a fund admin in Indonesia
The firm becomes the first custodian bank in Indonesia to offer approved Shari'a fund admin services.
By Andrew Peck | 10 July 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
Business Moves
FTSE links with sharia research group
Yasaar and FTSE plan enhanced Islamic indexing service in Asia.
By Alastair Reed | 14 February 2006
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