Who What Where Guide to Islamic Banking and Systems 2008 (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

This is the comprehensive guide to the Islamic core banking systems market. Technology changes so rapidly, and new entrants vie for position with the established players with such ferocity, that anyone comparing the market from just a year or so ago to the market that is now simply cannot expect to meet the same issues. For this reason, the "2008 IBS Islamic Banking Systems Guide" is more than just an update of the 2007 edition. The layout and design contains valuable sources of data such as the breakdown on geographic spread, enhanced customer listings and product definition, and a new system 'at-a-glance' feature to enhance the ease of use. Unlike other literature on Islamic banking, the "IBS Guide to Islamic Banking Systems" is entirely independent from the vendor community. It allows readers to make up their own minds without pushing or pulling them in any one direction. Furthermore, it arms readers with a detailed and accurate view of who does what in the field of Islamic banking. In particular it looks at: product capabilities; product development; customer wins; geographical market; and, the pitfalls of systems selection. Because it clearly and concisely presents the kind of crucial background information all selection committees need to be aware of, by investing in the "IBS Guide to Islamic Banking Systems", readers will be taking vital steps towards risk reduction in their selection and implementation processes. The Islamic guide focuses on banking systems from a truly Islamic banking perspective and looks at the various angles which need to be considered by anyone operating in this specialist field.