New Horizon

(Issue 54)

Comment

Overlooking the Bare Necessities

Feature Growth of Islamic Banking in Bangladesh
Hussain Uz Zaman Chowdhury
takes a considered look at the growth of Islamic banking in Bangladesh, and also focuses on the key organisations taking part in this sector.
Islamic Finance
Quantifying the Islamic Financial Market Size
In the first of a two-part series, Dr Rodney Wilson of the University of Durham discusses; 'Quantifying and defining the size of the market to identify and capitalise on the short, medium and long term demands of this sector'.
Lecture
Enhancing the Competitiveness of Islamic Banks
At the monthly lecture of the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance, Jeremy Martin of Trowers & Hamlins discussed techniques which may aid Islamic banks to be able to compete more effectively with conventional banks.
Corporate Profile

Muslim Commercial Bank
Today, MCB holds the distinction of being the largest bank in the private sector in Pakistan with over 1320 branches employing around 14,000 employees. Since privatisation in 1991, the bank has had a great deal of success.

IIBI Forum

IIBI Shariah Scholars provide answers to questions and issues pertinent to Islamic banking

IIBI News

Report on Institutes Activities

News Monitor

New Horizon reports on recent developments within the Islamic financial world