Derivatives in Islamic Finance - Ayoub, Sherif (Sherif Ayoub works with an advisory responsibility over treasury, investments, and the development of the Islamic finance industry, Islamic Development Bank)

Shedding light on the way the Islamic finance industry conceptualises the role of financial instruments in a market risk management framework that adheres to the objectives of Islamic jurisprudence, Sherif Ayoub explains the issues surrounding the avoidance of Riba (usury), Gharar (excessive uncertainty) and Maysir (gambling).