Islamic Finance: Expectations and Reality (1st CEOs Roundtable Report)

This report is on a constructive dialogue between academia and the leaders from the financial industry, providing them an opportunity to understand one another's standpoint on crucial matters and to work collaboratively towards building a robust and stable financial industry in Qatar and beyond. It covers topic that include strategic issues that confront Islamic finance industry today, primary objectives of Islamic banks in a market oriented economy, the difference between the perceptions of Islamic finance and the reality of the industry, and how Islamic banks can support the needs and expectations of recent graduates looking for employment opportunities.