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On February 14, 2008 · In Shariah Finance

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Editorial Leader

Information breakdown
by Daniel Stanton

Institutions in this part of the world are hindered in their ability to make informed decisions by lack of reliable data.
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News

NBAD to sell $545mn of bonds to fund expansion
Sunday, 10 February 2008
Abu Dhabi lender says 10-year floating rate convertible bonds to be listed on London bourse.
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Ajman to raise $149mn in IPO to create Islamic lender
Monday, 11 February 2008
Ajman Bank plans to open first branch in emirate, before moving into other UAE emirates.
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S&P outlines ratings process overhaul
Monday, 11 February 2008
Standard & Poor’s aims to restore investor confidence and improve transparency.
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Features

Dawn of the GCC Shariah superbanks
Monday, 4 February 2008
The launch of Noor Islamic Bank in January could spur consolidation and mega mergers.
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Raising the roof
Sunday, 10 February 2008
Mortgage providers like Tamweel are utilising securitisation to make better use of their capital and free up cash for expansion. Daniel Stanton looks into the details of the first GCC transactions.
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Laundry service
Tuesday, 12 February 2008
The events of Sept. 11, 2001 placed the regions’ financial sector under increased scrutiny.
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