Risk Management for Islamic Banks (eBook)

Gain insight into the unique risk management challenges within
the Islamic banking system

Risk Management for Islamic Banks: Recent Developments from
Asia and the Middle East analyzes risk management strategies in
Islamic banking, presented from the perspectives of different
banking institutions. Using comprehensive global case studies, the
book details the risks involving various banking institutions in
Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia,
pointing out the different management strategies that arise as a
result of Islamic banking practices. Readers gain insight into risk
management as a comprehensive system, and a process of interlinked
continuous cycles that integrate into every business activity
within Islamic banks.

The unique processes inherent in Islamic banking bring about
complex risks not experienced by traditional banks. From Shariah
compliance, to equity participation contracts, to complicated sale
contracts, Islamic banks face unique market risks. Risk
Management for Islamic Banks covers the creation of an
appropriate risk management environment, as well as a stage-based
implementation strategy that includes risk identification,
measurement, mitigation, monitoring, controlling, and reporting.
The book begins with a discussion of the philosophy of risk
management, then delves deeper into the issue with topics like:

* Risk management as an integrated system

* The history, framework, and process of risk management in
Islamic banking

* Financing, operational, investment, and market risk

* Shariah compliance and associated risk

The book also discusses the future potential and challenges of
Islamic banking, and outlines the risk management pathway. As an
examination of the wisdom, knowledge, and ideal practice of Islamic
banking, Risk Management for Islamic Banks contains valuable
insights for those active in the Islamic market.