Inside-Out: Perception of Key Finance Professionals about Theory and Practice of Islamic Banking
International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 2, No. 4
21 Pages Posted: 8 Feb 2011 Last revised: 16 Dec 2012
Date Written: February 7, 2011
Abstract
Islamic banking has shown tremendous growth in first decade of 21st century. By the end of 2008, global volume of assets under Islamic banking has reached to US $ 951 Billion. In Pakistan Islamic banking has displayed a tremendous average annual growth of 76% in last seven years and covers 6% of market share, however, keeping in view the religious linkages with this industry, expansion is much lower than potential. This study is conducted to document the perception of key players in financial industry about Islamic banking, to highlight the under lying issues, directly responsible for lesser expansion than potential of this industry. Findings suggest although at theoretical level, industry perceive Islamic banking correctly, however professionals are not satisfied about the practice.
Keywords: Perception, Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Pakistan
JEL Classification: G15, G21
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