Towards a global hub: The legal framework for dispute resolution in Malaysia’s Islamic finance industry

Oseni, Umar Aimhanosi and Ahmad, Abu Umar Faruq (2016) Towards a global hub: The legal framework for dispute resolution in Malaysia’s Islamic finance industry. International Journal of Law and Management, 58 (1). 48 -72. ISSN 1754-243X

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Abstract

Purpose – The paper aims to examine significant developments in the institutional framework for dispute resolution in the Islamic finance industry in Malaysia. Malaysia, as part of its efforts to consolidate its enviable Islamic finance industry, has strengthened its institutional framework for dispute resolution. Design/methodology/approach – Data for this study were collected from both primary and secondary legal sources. Through a conceptual legal analysis, the institutional frameworks of dispute resolution in the Malaysia’s Islamic finance industry are studied. Findings – The study finds that Malaysia is far ahead of other jurisdictions by a significant margin in spearheading reforms in the emerging global Islamic finance industry. The dispute resolution framework has been largely affected by the recent reforms. Research limitations/implications – Other jurisdictions may borrow a leaf from Malaysia’s initiative in providing a robust legal framework for dispute management in the Islamic finance industry. Practical implications – Apart from adopting Malaysia’s framework and possibly adapting it to suit their specific local variations, other jurisdictions may also encourage Islamic financial institutions to incorporate effective dispute resolution processes in Islamic finance contracts. Originality value – This study critically discussed most recent developments in the institutional framework on dispute resolution in the Islamic finance industry in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6807/49948
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malaysia, Islamic finance, Dispute resolution, Islamic law, Court, Islamic finance law
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HG Finance K Law > K Law (General) K Law > KBP Islamic Law
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Institute of Islamic Banking & Finance (IIiBF)
Depositing User:	Dr. Umar Aimhanosi Oseni
Date Deposited:	06 Apr 2016 13:57
Last Modified:	12 Feb 2017 04:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/49948

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