Gulf Capital & Islamic Finance - The Rise of The New Global Players

Gulf Capital and Islamic Finance, The Rise of New Global Players--------------------------------------------------Advance Praise for Gulf Capital & Islamic Finance With the region'sincreasing prominence in global capital markets, this timely pieceis essential for anyone trying to gather a nuanced understanding ofthe landscape of Gulf capital and the fast-growing Islamic financeindustry and the increased 'Shariah-affinity' of its stakeholders.Brilliantly written and easy to read, Aamir Rehman has leveraged aluminous career as a corporate strategist for the Middle East to puttogether the comprehensive guide to Gulf capital and Islamic finance.-- S. Nazim Ali, Director, Islamic Finance Project, Harvard Law SchoolAamir Rehman has written a lucid and well-researched guide to tappingcapital in the Gulf. He is right that appreciating the underpinningsof Shariah-compliant finance is key to understanding the mindset ofMuslim investors. -- Samuel L. Hayes III, Jacob Schiff Professor ofInvestment Banking, Emeritus, Harvard Business School A timely anduseful book on the growing relevance to the global economy of Gulfcapital and Islamic finance. Aamir Rehman's deep knowledge, passion,and engagement with the topic have come together in a book that providesinsight and practical advice on how to tap into a rapidly growing sourceof capital. This book will help institutions navigate their way successfullythrough the growing Islamic finance industry. -- Iqbal Khan, CEO,Fajr Capital, and former founding CEO, HSBC Amanah If you want tounderstand the meaning and implications of Islamic finance, Aamir Rehman'sGulf Capital and Islamic Finance is the one volume you need on yourdesk. Written primarily for financial investment professionals witha need to know more about the impact on global markets of GCC investmentsand Islamic finance, Rehman's newest book makes this formerly ecoterictopic accessible to anyone with an interest in the increasingly importantenergy-rich Gulf countries. -- Michael W. S. Ryan, Ph.D., SeniorVice President, Middle East Institute, and former VP for Administrationand Finance, Millennium Challenge Corporation The six countries comprisingthe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)--Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait,Bahrain, and Oman--have emerged as a vital source of stable capitaland investments that will help power global economics in the comingdecades. In Gulf Capital and Islamic Finance, Aamir A. Rehman, theacclaimed author of Dubai & Co.: Global Strategies for Doing Businessin the Gulf States, sheds welcome light on the hows and whys of trillionsof dollars of Gulf capital, and Shariah-compliant finance--a fast-growingsector that Standard & Poor's values at $750 billion. In addition toincisive analysis of these dynamic, often unfamiliar markets, Rehmanexamines this sector's growth potential and investment opportunities.Clearly written, brilliantly reasoned, and refreshingly free from geopoliticalbiases, this book is an excellent resource for professionals seekingto understand Gulf investments, Islamic finance, and their impact onglobal markets. Inside, you'll find in-depth knowledge on a host ofvital topics, including: Background and context on the rise of Gulfcapital and Islamic finance: their origins, evolution to date, andcurrent landscape Descriptions of key GCC institutional investors suchas sovereign wealth funds, specialist investment vehicles, and privateinvestors Global implications of the rise of these new players--whatit means for investors, bankers, regulators, and international marketsThe role of Gulf capital and Islamic finance in an emerging, multipolarworld--and whether they should be seen as opportunities or threatsInvolvement with Gulf-based investors in international markets is alreadybearing financial and strategic fruit for savvy global firms, as wellas influencing reform in the GCC region. The flow of capital in andout of Shariah-compliant sectors presents tremendous opportunitiesfor those who understand--and are prepared to meet--the aspirationsand needs of these investors. Gulf Capital and Islamic Finance providesthese firms and professionals with in-depth knowledge that builds asolid platform for dealing with businesses in a region that is assuminga broader role in the global economy.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Aamir A. Rehman is the head of strategy for FajrCapital, a principal investment firm focusing on opportunities in keymarkets in the Middle East and Asia. He previously served as directorof strategy for HSBC. Rehman is the author of Dubai & Co.