Sukuk: Concepts and Applications (Take 15 Series)

CFA Institute Take 15 Series

The Take 15 Series is a series of short interviews with leading practitioners on timely topics focused on the investment profession.

In this episode, Richard T. de Belder discusses the following:

  • What are Sukuk?
  • Are Sukuk similar to asset backed securities?
  • What are some of the current Shari’a issues facing Sukuk?

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Speaker

Photo of Richard T. de Belder

Richard T. de Belder is a partner in Denton Wilde Sapte LLP. Previously, he was the managing partner of the company’s Abu Dhabi office. Mr. de Belder, having lived and worked for twenty years in the Middle East (the UAE and Oman), leads the coordination of the firm's Islamic finance practice. He has extensive experience advising banks, including Islamic financial institutions, and borrowers in a wide range of banking and financial transactions in the Middle East, the U.K. and the U.S., as well as capital market transactions in the Middle East. He has worked for many years with leading Sheriah scholars and has been actively involved in the structuring and documentation of many leading Sheriah-compliant transactions. Mr. de Belder holds degrees in business studies and law from Bradford University.

This information is accurate as of the date of recording.

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Topic

  • Portfolio Management

Details

Length: 18min
Posted: 8/1/2009
Recorded On: 5/15/2009
CE Credits: .5 CE
Formats:
  • Audio Podcast
  • Video Podcast

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