University of Bolton Library: Islamic Finance: Useful websites

Useful websites for Islamic Finance

As well as academic resources, you may also find the following suggested websites useful. If you are unsure of what makes a good a website, and whether or not a website should be used as a source for an assignment, the Using the Internet for Research section of LEAP Online will be useful.

Islamic Finance Council UK
The UKIFC was established in 2005 as a specialist advisory and developmental body focused on promoting and enhancing the global Islamic and ethical finance industry.
Islamic Financial Services Board
The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) is an international standard-setting organisation that promotes and enhances the soundness and stability of the Islamic financial services industry by issuing global prudential standards and guiding principles for the industry, broadly defined to include banking, capital markets and insurance sectors.
International Islamic Financial Market
IIFM is a global standard-setting body of the Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI) focusing on standardization of Shari’ah-compliant financial contracts and product confirmations.
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development bank (MDB) that promotes social and economic development in member countries and Muslim communities worldwide.
Arabic Economic Database
Provided by the Arab Monetary Fund. this economic database contains time series data for different economic sectors starting in 1970, based on official statistics issued by authorities in the Arab countries.
International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation
The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (the IILM) is an international organisation established by central banks and a multilateral organisation to create and issue Shari’ah-compliant financial instruments to facilitate effective cross-border Islamic Liquidity Management.
Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)
AAOIFI, established in 1991 and based in Bahrain, is the leading international not-for-profit organisation primarily responsible for development and issuance of standards for the global Islamic finance industry. It has issued a total of 100 standards in the areas of Shari’ah, accounting, auditing, ethics and governance for international Islamic finance.
Global Islamic Finance Development Center
Provided by The World Bank, the Global Islamic Finance Development Center is a knowledge hub for developing Islamic finance globally, conducting research and training, and providing technical assistance and advisory services.
British Library Management and Business Studies Portal The British Library, in association with the British Academy of Management (BAM) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), has launched the Management and Business Studies Portal. Access a vast collection of digital and print material for UK management research and practice, including full text research reports, summaries, working papers and videos that you can download and read immediately. You must register before using the service.
Business in the Community Information about responsible business practice.
CBI:Confederation of British Industry The CBI is the UK's largest business lobbying organisation.
Chartered Institute of Taxation The CIOT is the leading professional body in the UK for advisers dealing with all aspects of taxation.
CIMA: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA is the world's largest professional body of management accountants.
CIPD: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Home page of the CIPD.
Companies House Companies House provides information on all UK registered companies.
Company Spotlight free annual reports service This a free service that will email company reports direct to you.
Deloitte Deloitte are independent auditors and experts in corporate finance. They also provide analysis of the national and global trends in a variety of industries. Register for free access to reports.
Department for Business Innovation and Skills Responsible for creating the conditions for business success and for growing the UK economy. Included in its remit is higher and further education in England, skills, innovation, encouraging enterprise and entrepreneurship, business regulation, consumer protection, employer regulation and employee protection, trade policy and export, international trade and development, the UK research base and UK science policy.
Eurostat Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union. It provides European statistics that enable comparisons between countries and regions.
Government Information Service Provides links to all UK national and local Government Departments.
Government Statistics Similar to Office for National Statistics, this website provides the latest UK statistics regarding the UK economy, environment, agriculture etc.
Hoover's Online A US based resource and one of the best sources of company information.
HRM Guide Publisher of free articles about Human Resource Management. Has student resources section covering all aspects of HRM.
Office for National Statistics Gives UK economic and social statistics , including the Retail Price Index, trade figures, unemployment figures etc.
Official Publications Contains the full text or summary of selected UK Official Publications from The Stationery Office. Other official documents are listed by category.
PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC are experts in audit, assurance and tax. They also provide analysis of the national and global trends in a variety of industries. Register for free access to reports.
Stock Exchange This site provides information on Uk share prices, FTSE 100 mortgage and saving rates etc
TUC The TUC represents the majority of UK trade unions.
UK Local Government Provides information on Local Government and how it works.

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