Why it is often difficult for micro-entrepreneurs to obtain credit facilities for their microenterprises from institutional sources?

Question 2

Explain global funds and their importance in economic growth.

Question 3

Is the horizon for Islamic Private Equity more delimiting? Do you agree that there are more restrictions on what is investible and what is not?

Question 4

What is the role of Islamic Equity and how does it assist in growth and development of the Islamic banking finance industry ?

Question 5

Datin Kamariah is a successful businesswoman who owns a booming business of importing foreign KUGGI bags from London. Her financial advisor has warned her of an impending drop in the value of the sterling pound. Datin Kamariah is worried about potential losses to her business. She approaches an Islamic bank for solutions .Advise Datin Kamariah on the following:

i)Whether hedging is allowed in Islam

ii)Suitable Islamic derivative instruments that might be used in Datin Kamariah's situation.