Publication

2019 - Taylor & Francis Group

Language

English

Word Count

92,000 words, Guess

Page Count

368 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101138494798
  • ISBN-139781138494794
  • Better World Books9781138494794
  • Open LibraryOL28898265M

Classifications

  • LCCKBP940.2.F56 2019

Description

Featuring high-level analysis of Islamic law, this book examines fintech in Islamic finance from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Whilst building on existing approaches, it also discusses the current application of fintech in promoting financial inclusion within Shariah law, identifing future directions for policy-makers. With original chapters written by prominent academics, senior lawyers and practitioners in the global Islamic finance industry, this book serves as the first standalone pioneering reference work on fintech in Islamic finance. It also, for the first time, examines the position of Islamic law on cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin. Besides the conceptual analysis of the Sharīah and legal aspects of Islamic finance, this book provides relevant case studies showing current and potential developments in the application of fintech in various sectors ranging from crowdfunding and smart contracts, to Online Dispute Resolution, Investment Account Platform and identity verification in the KYC process. Setting the agenda for researchers in the field, Fintech in Islamic Finance will be useful to students and scholars of Islamic finance and finance technology.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Fintech in Islamic FinanceTaylor & Francis Group2019-01-01

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