Bahrain-based AAOIFI has revealed new standards. (Paul Cochrane, copyright)

Islamic Finance

Q&A with the Secretary-General of AAOIFI (Part 2/2)


An exclusive interview with the Secretary-General of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).

For the first part of the Q&A, click here

 

LONDON: Over the past few years, key Islamic finance markets, most notably the UAE, are adopting and implementing AAOIFI standards. As a result, more stakeholders like sukuk issuers and investors are having to understand AAOIFI’s position towards acceptable sukuk structures as well as seeking clarity on the use of certain instruments.

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