International guides

This overview is a guide to the Lexis+® UK Finance Services subtopic Islamic finance—international guides, with links to appropriate materials.

The Lexology Panoramic: Islamic Finance and Markets covers the following jurisdictions: Japan; Nigeria; Philippines; Switzerland; United Kingdom. It provides international expert analysis in key areas of Islamic finance and markets law, practice and regulation for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners, and company directors. The set of questions for each jurisdiction covered include:

1
In general terms, what policy has your jurisdiction adopted towards Islamic finance? Are Islamic finance products regulated differently from conventional instruments? What has been the legislative approach?
2
How well established is Islamic finance in your jurisdiction? Are Islamic windows permitted in your jurisdiction?
3
What is the main legislation relevant to Islamic banking, capital markets and insurance?
4
Which are the principal authorities charged with the oversight of banking, capital markets and insurance products?
5
Identify any notable guidance,

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