Risk Analysis for Islamic Banks

by Iqbal, Zamir; van Greuning, Hennie

• ISBN13: 9780821371411
• ISBN10: 082137141X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-30
• Publisher: World Bank Publications

Summary

Islamic finance is emerging as a rapidly growing part of the financial sector in the Islamic world and is not restricted to Islamic countries, but is spreading wherever there is a sizable Muslim community. According to some estimates, more than 250 financial institutions in over 45 countries practice some form of Islamic finance, and the industry has been growing at a rate of more than 15 percent annually for the past several years. The market's current annual turnover is estimated to be $70 billion, compared with a mere $5 billion in 1985, and is projected to hit the $100 billion mark by the turn of the century. Since the emergence of Islamic banks in the early 1970s, considerable research has been conducted, mainly focusing on the viability, design and operations of a 'deposit-accepting' financial institution, which operates primarily on the basis of profit and loss partnerships rather than interest. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of topics related to the assessment, analysis, and management of various types of risks in the field of Islamic banking. It is an attempt to provide a high-level framework (aimed at non-specialist executives) attuned to the current realities of changing economies and Islamic financial markets. This approach emphasizes the accountability of key players in the corporate governance process in relation to the management of different dimensions of Islamic financial risk.

Table of Contents

Principles and Key Stakeholders
Principles and Development of Islamic Finance	p. 2
Theory and Practice of Islamic Financial Intermediation	p. 16
Corporate Governance: A Partnership	p. 30
Key Stakeholders	p. 50
Risk Management
Framework for Risk Analysis	p. 64
Balance-Sheet Structure	p. 88
Income Statement Structure	p. 102
Credit Risk Management	p. 120
ALM, Liquidity, and Market Risks	p. 144
Operational and Islamic Banking Risks	p. 174
Governance and Regulation
Governance Issues in Islamic Banks	p. 184
Transparency and Data Quality	p. 200
Capital Adequacy and Basel II	p. 218
The Relationship between Risk Analysis and Bank Supervision	p. 240
Future Challenges
Future Challenges	p. 258
Glossary of Islamic Terms	p. 281
IFSB Standard on Risk Management	p. 285
Proposed Outline for Bank Analytical Reports	p. 293
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