Islamic mutual funds
Instruction Language
English
Country
Bahrain
English Abstract
The Islamic mutual funds course provides an introductory comprehensive overview of one of the fast growing products in Islamic banking and finance : Islamic mutual funds.
Aspects such as its key principles, structure, legal foundations, operations, and management, are the topics of discussions that will be covered in detail throughout the course.
Program Duration
10
Objectives
- Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to : -Explain the history and background of conventional mutual funds and discuss its key features and types. -Adequately discuss the key principles of Islamic banking, referencing the sources of Islamic law, and then specifically relating it with Islamic mutual funds. -Review the history of Islamic banking and the essential elements of the current Islamic banking industry, relating it to the growth of the Islamic mutual funds industry. -Identify and analyse key features of Islamic mutual funds in comparison to their conventional equivalents. -Illustrate the structure of Islamic mutual funds and explain the rules and regulations pertaining to it.
Field work
This course is for individuals who would like to gain an in-depth understanding of Islamic mutual funds, including investment officers, fund managers, treasury officers or marketing officers who deal with Islamic mutual funds.
Pre-session Requirements
BIBF course Introduction to Islamic banking and finance-part 1 600E.
Features of the course
-The course is conducted using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and an end-of-course assessment. Students are also expected to complete an additional 4 hours of self-study. Note : this course is assessed.
Certificate / Course Program
-History of mutual funds and Islamic mutual funds. -Shariah guidelines for investment. -The legal structure of mutual funds and Islamic mutual funds. -Types of Islamic mutual funds and its investment activities. -The Dow Jones Islamic index. -Legal framework in Bahrain in relations to the CBB rule book. -Case studies.
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Financial and Accounting Sciences
Religion
Islamic Studies
Topics
Data Type
Training Courses
Record ID
BIM-727142
