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C/F/1352. Dissertation. An examination of Islamic Banking and training

WORDS:
11100
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
119.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on Islamic banking and aims to critically discuss how conventional banking organisations can train their staff to market and sell Islamic banking products more effectively. The objectives are to examine the differences between Islamic banking products and western style banking systems and products, to discuss the issues involved with selling Islamic banking products as opposed to western style banking products, to develop an appreciation and understanding of how Islamic banking products are sold by Islamic banking employees and whether these techniques can be transferred to the training of the staff of major U.K. banks to sell Islamic products, and to propose different and more effective techniques of training of major U.K. bank staff on how to sell Islamic banking products. The review of literature examines a wide range of topics, some of which include the definition and analysis of Key Islamic Banking Terms, the differences Between Islamic and Conventional Banking, and Islamic Banking Training Methods. The methodology is detailed, and outlines the proposed data collection techniques used. The study then presents all of the findings, and discusses the results. Conclusions are made regarding limitations and recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Islamic banking, conventional banking, Islamic banking employees!,

 

C/F/1313. Dissertation. Growth of Islamic Finance

WORDS:
7450
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
79.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the growth of Islamic finance (IF) providing a review of literature on the principles and history of IF, the development if Islamic banking across the globe, IF position during financial crises, the benefits and drawbacks of IF, growth statistics of IF, IF and insurance industry, etc. The dissertation is based on secondary research. Recommendations are provided to Islamic banks about investment in innovation, development of human capital, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Islamic Finance, Islamic banking,

 

C/F/1289. Comparative analysis of Islamic and conventional western banking

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on Islamic banking, and aims to discover if Islamic banks are a threat to western conventional banks. The paper details the principles of Islamic banking in reference to Sha’riah (Islamic law). Unethical business practices are assessed, and the paper then performs a comparative analysis of Islamic Banking and conventional banking.

 

KEYWORDS: Islamic banking, Islam, Sha’riah, Islamic law, conventional banking, western banking,

 

C/F/1248. Attitudes to Islamic banking in Malaysian customers

WORDS:
700
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of Islamic banking explaining its principles, examining the attitude towards Islamic banking in Malaysia, and pointing at the difference between male and female attitudes to Islamic banking.

 

KEYWORDS: Islamic banking, Malaysian customers,

 

C/F/1235. Dissertation outline. The management of risk associated with introducing new Islamic financial products and services in Saudi Arabia.

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This dissertation outline presents details for a study on the role of risk that is associated with new Islamic financial products and services in Saudi Arabia. The outline identifies the aims of the study, and this is followed by an examination of the proposed literature review. The subject base, methodology, philosophy, strategies and approaches are all discussed, and the paper then outlines the findings and conclusion sections.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, risk, Islamic financial products, Saudi Arabia!,

 

S/F/310. An examination of the structure of Islamic finance

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper looks at the structure of Islamic finance, and aims to introduce and outline the various financial instruments that offer valuable return on investments. The structure to Islamic finance is identified, and the paper examines the success of the Islamic financial structure.

 

KEYWORDS: Islamic finance, financial instruments, investment,

 

C/F/1160. Islamic banking vs. UK mainstream banking

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of Islamic banking comparing it to the UK mainstream banking along the lines of interest rates, bonds and mortgages. The principles of Islamic finance are explained including profit and loss sharing, the prohibition of gambling in banking, etc. The growth of Islamic finance in the UK is acknowledged.

 

KEYWORDS: Islamic banking, UK banking,

 

C/F/1134. Proposal. The impact of the 2007 financial crisis on Islamic banks vs. non Islamic banks

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This is a proposal for a study that aims to examine the impact of the financial crisis on Islamic banks, and aims to compare this impact with non-Islamic banks. The objectives are to examine if Islamic banks are better capitalised thus more secured than commercial banks and if Islamic banks are more profitable or produce higher returns for their investors than conventional banking institutions. The proposal outlines the plan and structure of the literature review and the methodology. The proposal then outlines the dissertation chapters.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Islamic banking, banking, financial crisis!,

 

C/F/1072. Proposal. Corporate governance in Islamic financial institutions of Saudi Arabia

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into Islamic banking and the structure of corporate governance within financial institutions in Saudi Arabia. The background of the research is described explaining the features of Islamic finance, the theoretical framework and methodology is defined, the timescale of the research is indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, corporate governance, Islamic finance, Saudi Arabia, Islamic baking,

 

C/F/1042. Dissertation. The effect of Islamic principles on the Islamic financial market

WORDS:
16350
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

This dissertation examines the effect of Islamic principles on Islamic finance. The study begins by outlining the structure and point of the work, and this is followed by an in depth discussion regarding Islamic banks and financial organisations. The origin of Islamic finance and banking is also assessed. The next section discusses modern Islamic banking and finance, and discusses its nature and features. Modes and practices under Islamic finance are discussed, and aspects like justice, profit, loss, investing, and lending are assessed. The forms of financing that the Islamic financial market has devised are identified, and risk management is then examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Islam, Islamic finance, Islamic principles, Islamic banking, justice, profit, loss, investment, Islamic financial market,

 

C/F/1040. Dissertation + Proposal. A Critical Appraisal and Comparison between the International Regulatory Regime and the Shariah Principles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

WORDS:
15850
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
159.99 GBP

This dissertation is on international project finance regulation, and focuses on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study begins by providing an overview of international project finance in general, and the way it affects Saudi Arabia. Financing sources that are used in project finance are assessed, as is international project finance risk assessment. The study provides an overview of the banking system in the Gulf States, and assesses the principles of Shariah law in relation to project finance. The way in which project finance can be accommodated in Saudi Arabia in line with Shariah law is examined, and the paper concludes with a thorough summary of the topics discussed. This dissertation contains matching proposal, which is provided in the appendix. This dissertation contains 14650 words and proposal contains 1200 words.

 

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, international project finance regulation, international project finance, Saudi Arabia, risk assessment, Shariah law,

 

C/F/1039. Dissertation. A Critical Appraisal and Comparison between the International Regulatory Regime and the Shar'iah Principles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

WORDS:
14650
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

This dissertation is on international project finance regulation, and focuses on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study begins by providing an overview of international project finance in general, and the way it affects Saudi Arabia. Financing sources that are used in project finance are assessed, as is international project finance risk assessment. The study provides an overview of the banking system in the Gulf States, and assesses the principles of Shariah law in relation to project finance. The way in which project finance can be accommodated in Saudi Arabia in line with Shariah law is examined, and the paper concludes with a thorough summary of the topics discussed.

 

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, international project finance regulation, international project finance, Saudi Arabia, risk assessment, Shariah law,

 

C/F/1034. Islamic Finance in Global World: Challenges and Risks

WORDS:
1850
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the Islamic finance industry based on the law of “Shariah” reviewing the history of the Islamic banking system, explaining its principles and objectives, and addressing the challenges and risks faced by Islamic banking on a global scale. Recommendations are suggested about the need to standardize Shariah interpretation of Islamic finance.

 

KEYWORDS: Islamic Finance, Islamic banking, Shariah,

 

C/F/1015. Comparative analysis of Takaful and conventional insurance

WORDS:
3850
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper examines Takaful, an Islamic insurance concept and aims to compare the legal element of the concept with that of conventional insurance. The paper begins by describing aspects of Takaful, and this is followed by a comparative analysis. The paper compares topics like the market structure and contractual relationship. The paper concludes by summarising the differences and similarities between the two.

 

KEYWORDS: Takaful, Islamic insurance, conventional insurance, market structure and,

 

S/F/280. Dissertation. Islamic financing in Mauritius

WORDS:
12500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
129.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on Islamic financing in Mauritius, and aims to see whether Islamic finance is successfully developed in Mauritius, if Islamic finance brings product innovations in Mauritius, and if Mauritius could become a competitive offshore jurisdiction in Islamic finance. Data is collected through use of interviews, and through literature analysis. The recent global trends in developments in Islamic financial products and markets. The paper then provides information regarding Mauritius, and the next section analyses the results of the interviews. Conclusions are made regarding the objectives of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Islamic financing, Mauritius, offshore jurisdiction!,

 

C/F/1003. Proposal. Effect of Islamic Principles on Islamic Banks

WORDS:
675
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the impacts of the Islamic principles or Sharia law on Islamic banks and other financial institutions. The background, aims and objectives of the research are outlined, research methodology is described, the timescale of the work is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Islamic law, Islamic Banks,

 

C/F/992. Dissertation. Comparison of Islamic finance in the UK and Kazakhstan

WORDS:
9600
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on comparing the approach to Islamic banking practices in the UK and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The paper begins by introducing the background to Islamic finance and Islamic law in the financial system in Kazakhstan and the UK. The different principles of Islamic Finance are then discussed, focusing thoroughly on topics like Shari’ a, regulatory frameworks, instruments of Islamic Finance, and financial prohibitions. The study then focuses on Islamic Finance in the Kazakhstan financial system, covering topics like Islam in Kazakhstan and their economy, the growth of Islamic finance, and the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The UK and the Islamic financial systems are evaluated, and the paper discusses the UK regulations and the UK as a centre of excellence for Islamic finance. The paper concludes by summarising all of the topics discussed, as well as highlighting the challenges that Islamic finance faces.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Islamic finance, UK, Kazakhstan, Shari’ a, financial prohibitions,

 

C/F/986. Proposal. The development of the Sukuk in Saudi Arabia has been one of the most influential developments in terms of Islamic finance

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal examines the development of the Sukuk market in Saudi Arabia, a financial market. The aims of the paper aims to examine the Sukuk market on an international level, discussing how it has developed in other jurisdictions, to discuss the impact of the Sukuk on Islamic finance, to assess how advanced the processes are the region and whether they can reach their full potential, and to see whether the Sukuk is the most influential developments in the region. The review of literature focuses on the Islamic Finance Structure, the development of the Sukuk, and research of Saudi Arabia. Data will be collected through analysis of the literature and through interviews.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Sukuk market, Saudi Arabia, financial market, Islamic finance, Islamic Finance Structure!,

 

C/F/980. PhD proposal. International project finance regulation: A critical appraisal and comparison between international regulatory regime and the Shariah principles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This PhD proposal presents research for a dissertation on international finance regulations, using the Gulf States as case study. The paper aims to compare the regulatory regime and the Sharriah principles in the UK and Saudi Arabia. This proposal presents a lot of background research on the topic and justifies the importance of the study. The paper aims to collect data through face to face interviews and through secondary literature analysis. The proposal also provides the conclusion section/

 

 

KEYWORDS: PhD proposal, international finance regulations, Gulf States, regulatory regime, Sharriah principles, UK, Saudi Arabia,

 

C/F/943. Proposal. Islamic Banking System in UK

WORDS:
1350
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to investigate the position of the Islamic banking system in UK financial markets to define its validity and appeal to British Muslims. The background of the research is examined, its objectives and key hypotheses are outlined, literature is reviewed on the principles of Islamic Banking and its integration within the UK. The methodology of the proposed researh is described, the scope and limitations of the study are indicated, the timeline and the chapter headings are presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Islamic Banking in UK,

 

C/F/905. Proposal. Evaluation of how to avoid another economic crisis: lessons from Islamic finance and corporate governance

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal aims to examine what conventional banking and corporate governance systems can learn from Islamic finance and governance to avoid future economic crisis. The objectives are to critically discuss the reasons behind the current economic crisis, focusing on corporate governance failures, to discuss the literature on Islamic finance and corporate governance, comparing this to conventional practices, to evaluate the corporate governance practices if the EIIB Islamic bank, and to provide recommendations for changes in the current systems in conventional banks. The research methodology is outlined suggesting that the project will take a case study approach whilst looking at the secondary literature.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, conventional banking, corporate governance, Islamic finance, economic crisis, EIIB!,

 

C/F/887. Comparing Islamic Mortgages with Conventional Financial Instruments

WORDS:
2650
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper compares Islamic and conventional mortgages, by looking at the difference in the instruments’ functioning and popularity across different economies. The paper focuses on the Islamic mortgages in relation to the Shariah law. Literature is reviewed to further the discussion, and a case study is used to emphasise the differences between the two. Transparency, UK-specific issues, and functioning are analysed as the three differences between them, and the paper outlines the limitations and ethical considerations of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Islamic, Conventional, economies, Shariah law, transparency, functioning, UK real estate,

 

S/F/259. Dissertation. Credit Crunch from Islamic Perspective

WORDS:
13250
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the features of traditional Islamic finance looking at the development of Islamic banking explaining the perception of interest (‘Riba') and its prohibition by Islamic law, defining the difference between Islamic and conventional banks, reviewing the principles of Islamic contracts, insurance and securities, and analysing the causes and implications of the financial crisis from the Islamic point of view. The strengths and weaknesses of Islamic finance are identified, the lessons learnt from the credit crunch are analysed. The paper employs the methods of secondary research based on the analysis of related academic literature, media publications, case studies, seminars, etc. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of Islamic finance arguing whether it can be a solution to the financial crisis.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Islamic banking, prohibition of interest, Riba, Credit Crunch, financial crisis,

 

C/F/751. Dissertation: How Can Corporate Governance Improve the Practice of Profit-and-Loss Sharing in Islamic Banking?

WORDS:
9500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

This dissertation examines effective corporate governance systems can improve the practice of profit-and-loss sharing in Islamic banks. The qualitative study involves primary research with management and customers at a large Islamic bank, and examines the notion that Islamic banks were not engaging in profit-and-loss sharing to the degree that would be expected by customers. The dissertation examines the three principles of Islamic business – profit and loss sharing, fixed service fees, and free-of-cost banking and no charges – and the influence of religion within the organisation, in the form of a special Sharia advisory board.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Corporate Governance, Profit-and-Loss sharing, Islamic banking, quantitative research,

 

C/L/544. Islamic and international syndicated loans

WORDS:
5000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper looks at Islamic and international syndicated loans describing each type of the loan, the rights of a lender under the loan agreement, the forms of syndicated loan agreements, Islamic financial law and its interpretations, etc. Differences and similarities between Islamic and international syndicated loans are indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Islamic syndicated loans, international syndicated loans,