This is a theoretical and practical guide to understanding the application and operation of Shari'ah-based structures and Islamic venture capital in the private equity industry. These case studies and examples of business financial appraisals give an in-depth view of areas including: the Islamic banking industry; its use as a source of funding in the biotechnology industry, pharmaceuticals, ICT, agriculture and fisheries; and how it is used by investment companies as part of their asset management strategies.
Fara Madehah Ahmad Farid has completed a PhD in Islamic Banking and Finance and is Chief Financial Officer at the Global Consultancy for Sustainable Development Ltd. She had published articles and book reviews in /Review of Islamic Economics/, /Malaysian Management Review/, /The Journal of Muamalat/ and /Islamic Finance Research/.
List of Tables; List of Figures; Glossary of Terms; 1. Growth and Prospects of Islamic Banking and Finance in the MENA and ASEAN Region; 2. Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry in the MENA and ASEAN Regions; 3. Scope of Shari'ah Based and Compliant Private Equity Funding and Islamic Venture Capital; 4. Potential and Limitations of Shari'ah Compliant Private Equity Funding and Islamic Venture Capital; 5. Profit Sharing, Valuation and Risk Mitigation; 6. Exit Strategies and Financial Structure; 7. Trust, Monitoring Methods and Due Diligence.
Sherif Ayoub, Islamic Development Bank) Ayoub, Sherif (Sherif Ayoub works with an advisory responsibility over treasury, investments, and the development of the Islamic finance industry