Operative Principles of Islamic Derivatives: Towards a Coherent Theory

Derivatives are few and far between in countries where the compatibility of financial transactions with Islamic law requires the development of shari''ah-compliant structures. Islamic finance is governed by the shari''ah, which bans speculation and gambling, and stipulates that i...

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Main Author: Sole, Juan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C International Monetary Fund 2012
Series:IMF Working Papers Working Paper No. 12/63
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Summary:Derivatives are few and far between in countries where the compatibility of financial transactions with Islamic law requires the development of shari''ah-compliant structures. Islamic finance is governed by the shari''ah, which bans speculation and gambling, and stipulates that income must be derived as profits from the shared generation of goods and services between counterparties rather than interest or a guaranteed return. The paper explains the fundamental legal principles underpinning Islamic finance with a view towards developing a cohesive theory of derivatives subject to shari''ahprinciples. After critically reviewing accepted contracts and the scholastic debate surrounding existing financial innovation in this area, the paper offers an axiomatic perspective on a principle-based permissibility of derivatives under Islamic law
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (33 p)
ISBN:1463938403
9781463938406

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