This book presents empirical research that addresses the latest issues and innovative products in Islamic banking and finance around the world. Chapters from expert contributors cover a wide range of topics, including the various issues in stock markets, an overview of takaful, a roadmap for...

We examine comparative financial performance of business groups in Pakistan employing samples of firms listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange. Our descriptive results show that group firms are larger in size and have higher operating profits. Group firms also exhibit lower sales growth variability...

We examine comparative financial performance of business groups in Pakistan employing samples of firms listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange. Our descriptive results show that group firms are larger in size and have higher operating profits. Group firms also exhibit lower sales growth variability...