Introduction to Islamic Capital Market

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What is the Islamic Capital Market?

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A market where capital market transactions, operations, and activities are carried out according to Shariah principles and requirements.

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What are the three components of a financial system?

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Institutions, regulators, and financial markets.

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What is the primary function of commercial banks in the financial market?

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To provide credit to businesses and individuals and to collect deposits from the public.

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What characterizes the money market?

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It is the market for transactions in wholesale short-term funds, with instruments having a tenure from overnight to 12 months.

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What types of financial instruments are traded in the capital market?

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Şukük, bonds, and equities.

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What is the derivative market?

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A market for financial instruments whose values are derived from underlying instruments in the money and capital markets.

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What significant event occurred in the 1800s regarding financial market development?

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Informal share broking activities emerged, with transactions taking place at colonial clubs and coffee shops.

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What was established in 1960 that marked a significant step in regulating the monetary system in Malaysia?

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The Central Bank of Malaya.

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What is the significance of the Malayan Stock Exchange established in 1967?

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It later became the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore.

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What was the impact of the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997?

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It led to reforms and capital controls to stabilize the economy.