GBO, a leading corporate services firm, has carried out in-depth research to present you with a detailed report on the largest Islamic banks in the world

 

Various lists of the Islamic banks in the world may feature different names, based on factors such as assets, revenue, market capitalization, customer base size, or numerous other indicators used to rank them. Consequently, these lists often yield varying outcomes. Additionally, some banks adhere to their own countries’ regulatory requirements, resulting in diverse reporting methods.

 

 

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    Islamic banks that operate under the specific laws of Sharia that forbid charging and paying interest to Muslim customers form a highly specialized sector of the banking industry.

    In addition, the religious law forbids trading of assets that are non-Shariah compliant (or haram). As well as catering for Muslim customers, it is growing to be considered a more equitable and sustainable form of finance in the rest of the world, and so has also gained popularity outside the Muslim world.

    The following is the complete list of the 100 largest Islamic banks by assets.

    It is difficult to determine the “top” Islamic banks, as different banks may be considered the best in different regions or for different types of financial products and services.

     

    However, some Islamic banks that are often considered to be among the leading institutions in the industry include:

    • Al Rajhi Bank: Based in Saudi Arabia, Al Rajhi Bank is one of the largest Islamic banks in the world, with a strong presence in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
    • Dubai Islamic Bank: Based in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Islamic Bank is one of the oldest and largest Islamic banks in the world, with a global network of branches and a wide range of sharia-compliant financial products and services.
    • Bank Negara Malaysia: Based in Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia is the central bank of the country and is responsible for regulating and supervising the Islamic finance sector. It is a leading institution in the Islamic finance industry and offers a range of sharia-compliant financial products and services.
    • Qatar Islamic Bank: Based in Qatar, Qatar Islamic Bank is one of the largest and oldest Islamic banks in the world, with a strong presence in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
    • Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank: Based in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is a leading Islamic bank in the region, with a wide range of sharia-compliant financial products and services.

     

    It is important to note that these are just a few examples of Islamic banks and that there are many other reputable and well-established institutions in the industry. It is always a good idea to do your own research and consider your specific financial needs and goals before choosing a bank.

    This ranking of the 100 largest Islamic banks in the world gathers data from 22 countries and represents a total of $903.9 billion in combined assets, $583.4 billion in net loans, $662.4 billion in deposits and $12.9 billion in net profit. Only Islamic banks whose financial data was available in financial year 2018 were included in the ranking.

    • Saudi Arabia-based Al Rajhi Bank is the largest Islamic bank, and the bank saw its total assets expand by 6.4% to $97.3 billion. Dubai Islamic Bank is the second-largest Islamic bank, and Maybank Islamic, the largest Islamic bank in Asia Pacific, ranks #4, read here about the largest banks in Asia Pacific.
    • The top 10 largest banks include eight banks from the Middle East and two banks from Asia Pacific. On aggregate, the top 10 accounted for 51.3% and 67.7% of combined assets and net profits, respectively.
    • Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are the largest markets in terms of the Islamic bank assets, with their aggregate assets representing 79% of the combined assets of the 100 largest Islamic banks. The Islamic banks in Malaysia, including both domestic and foreign Islamic banks, held six out of the top 20 ranks and 16 of the total 100. Notably, the combined assets of all Malaysian Islamic banks accounted for 23% of the 100 largest Islamic banks’ assets. After Malaysia, Bahrain and Indonesia have the next largest number of Islamic banks at 15 and 13, respectively. However, the aggregate bank assets in Bahrain and Indonesia accounted for only 6% and 2%, respectively.

     

    Projecting the top 10 Islamic banks in the world 2022 is now extremely difficult, owing to the volatility in oil prices, which is the major factor in determining the economic climate for the Middle-East countries that make up more than half of the total number of banks, and eight out of ten in the top ten banks.

    About the Author: Gilad Oren

    Founder & CEO of GBO International Financial Services, with 25+ years in finance and online marketing. Former private banker turned entrepreneur, specializing in global corporate services for gaming and crypto sectors. Expert in integrating traditional finance with innovative fintech solutions. Let's connect in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilad-oren-326231220/

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