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Modern Islamic finance remains in its infancy, having emerged only in the mid-1990s. Despite exceptional growth rates, Islamic finance is essentially devoid of derivatives products, in part due to doctrinal constraints and due in part to the infancy of the industry. In March of 2010, after years of effort, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) released The 2010 Tahawwut Master Agreement for the standardized effectuation of certain swaps and derivative transactions that are compliant with the principles of Islamic Shariah

When legislation giving Australian issuers permission to issue came into force in October, one of the last remaining pieces in the jigsaw of the global covered bond market fell belatedly into place. With the country’s banks now able to issue the equivalent of up to 8% of their Australian assets in covered bonds, the new law has paved the way for the development of a highly liquid, top quality market potentially worth more than A$150bn.

When legislation giving Australian issuers permission to issue came into force in October, one of the last remaining pieces in the jigsaw of the global covered bond market fell belatedly into place. With the country’s banks now able to issue the equivalent of up to 8% of their Australian assets in covered bonds, the new law has paved the way for the development of a highly liquid, top quality market potentially worth more than A$150bn.

China is the undisputed king of the Brics for Apple, highlighting the country’s huge – but all too often derided – consumption story

Thai rate cut highlights how monetary easing in the Asean region this year is set to outpace the post-Lehman maelstrom, according to Nomura.

China's historic decision to miss the World Economic Forum is rich in symbolism and has stirred debate

IIF sounds alarm on Western bank retreat from emerging markets, as capital flows are forecast to fall to $746bn this year

A memo from Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan yesterday setting out alternative ways of paying a proportion of employee bonuses through a derivative-backed structured note had pulses racing among some in the investment banking community by the evening.

The Reserve Bank of India kept rates on hold, warning that fiscal consolidation is critical to create the space to cut rates without the imminent risk of resurgent inflation

SIFMA's Technology Leaders Forum and Expo is the premier financial services technology event covering the very latest in technology solutions, new regulatory and anticipated rulemaking, infrastructure changes and enhancements, and industry trends impacting your business. In 2012, the program will examine all of these issues and more by bringing you senior thought leaders and key industry experts to share their insight and answer your questions.

Our team of researchers has begun their in-depth analysis of the latest trends and challenges currently facing the trading community globally. We are working with hundreds of senior buy side traders, sales brokers, trading architects and solution providers to find the most interesting, innovative and relevant case studies, subjects for debate and speakers.

TradeTech Swaps and Derivatives conference features 3 distinct streams of content; Trading, Technology and Clearing; allowing you to select the agenda that best meets your needs, while shared plenary sessions and plenty of networking time means that you can also meet with peers and colleagues from other areas of responsibility to resolve common challenges and share ideas.