A critical review of the Sukuk market : a qualitative study to identify current risks and opportunities
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Secondary Market of Sukuk: An Overview
Sukuk market has been growing very fast in recent years. However, because of the sukuk market problems, the potential of the market has not been realized yet. One of these problems is the inactive, weak and sluggish secondary market of sukuk. Because of the weak secondary market, investors and issuers of sukuk cannot benefit from the advantages of sukuk completely. In order to benefit from sukuk, sukuk secondary market problems must be overcome and the secondary market of sukuk must be active. In this regard, we researched the reasons of weak sukuk secondary market by using a descriptive method in this paper. We proposed some solutions to resolve the problem. If the solution proposals can be put into practice, we think that sukuk secondary and primary market will develop and parties of sukuk can take advantages of sukuk more significantly.
Development of Science and Technology in the Iranian Electric Power Industry: Challenges and Future Progress
This chapter examines four key segments of the electric power industry in Iran: generation, transportation, distribution and consumption. It reviews the method, development, and evolution of electric power generation in the country. Specifically, the chapter reviews the structure of the electric industry, the main players, institutions, standards as well as laws, human resources, technology, the export and import markets, and engineering management of the industry in the country. Finally, the challenges facing the industry will be identified and policy suggestions to remedy the problems will be provided.