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Al Rayan Bank makes history with debut Sukuk issuance
One of the UK’s foremost Islamic banks and the acknowledged leader in the Shariah compliant retail space, Al Rayan Bank in February broke new ground with the issuance of the UK’s first ever public corporate Sukuk. Based on a unique asset-backed structure, the paper was also the largest ever sterling-denominated Sukuk, and the first public Sukuk to be issued by...
February 2018
Market Insights
Rosette Merchant Bank completes first acquisition of 2018
Rosette Merchant Bank in mid-February marked its first deal of 2018 with the acquisition of a 149,000 sq ft Tesco Extra supermarket and accompanying retail parade in Oldham, Greater Manchester, from UK construction group Bowmer & Kirkland. ...
Home & Away
REITs ramp up activity, railways pick up steam
In this section we track the appeal of the UK for overseas investors, as well as taking a look at the international activities of UK players as they continue to spread their expertise and influence around the globe. The past month has been a busy...
Company Focus
Norton Rose Fulbright
In a new segment for 2018, we take an in-depth look at the companies driving, developing and defining the UK Islamic finance landscape – the movers, the shakers and the innovation-makers who have made their mark on the market through their...
Company Insight
Bond Smart
BONDSMART, a pioneering fintech venture designed to provide mass affluent investors with a steady fixed income stream through online Shariah compliant channels, is turning one this month. With 12 months of activity under its belt, UKIF caught up...
News Briefs
News Briefs
A brief but comprehensive summery of all the latest Islamic finance news with a direct impact on the UK market.
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