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HSBC appoints co-head in Islamic finance

26 Feb 2010 Islamic finance, Market move
The bank has named William Ross co-head of Islamic finance in global markets as it strives to increase its footprint in the sector. It has yet to appoint another co-head, but has forecast that Islamic assets could reach US$1 trillion this year.
Country deals of the year: Indonesia

28 Jan 2010 Bonds, Islamic finance, Polls & awards
The Republic of Indonesia's US$650 million Islamic bond last April was a brave move and effectively reopened the international mafket for subsequent Islamic issuers. It earns our award as best Indonesia deal of the past year.
Dubai’s escape from default escalates sukuk uncertainty

13 Jan 2010 Bonds, Islamic finance
The state’s property developer received a bailout from Abu Dhabi to spare it from defaulting on its debt. But some would like to have seen the default proceed to throw light on investor rights in sukuk issues. Chris Wright reports.