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Corporate finance is essential for a company’s long-term success, encompassing the management of its financial resources to maximize shareholder value and ensure financial stability. It involves crucial decisions related to capital allocation, risk management, and financial performance, ultimately guiding the company towards its strategic goals.

This book has been prepared as a reference for stakeholders within the financial industry that delves into corporate finance. It also provides valuable guidance to the management of corporations and businesses on the structuring of financing to drive business growth. Savvy investors can similarly derive benefit from the practical discussions contained in the book.

The regulatory framework administered by Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia and Labuan Financial Services Authority has been carefully considered to cover key legislation like the Financial Services Act 2013, the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 and the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 as well as the accompanying rules, regulations and guidelines.

Debt financing through bank facilities and instruments and private debt securities such as bonds, sukuk and initial exchange offerings, and equity financing through initial public offering and direct financing (venture capital, crowdfunding and private equity fund), are usefully analysed, supported by illustrative case studies. The law on takeover and merger and acquisition is focused on in one chapter as these are key avenues for business growth where corporate finance can come into play.

Important related matters of insider trading and risk management are critically reviewed to give a complete perspective of the operation of corporate finance. The role of board of directors and shareholder activism as well environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in corporate finance are looked at to provide a full appreciation of corporate finance law in practice.

This book is surely one not to be missed by corporate lawyers, finance directors, company directors, in-house counsel, bankers, business owners and informed investors.

This book contains an in-depth, focused and up-to-date discussion on the practical application of the remedies that are available to banks and financial institutions following breach or default by customers of Islamic home and car financing facilities, namely bai` bithaman ajil, ijarah and musyarakah mutanaqisah financing, which are the three commonly preferred Islamic banking facilities for home and car financing in Malaysia. The issues that commonly arise in Islamic financing practice are carefully considered to give clear and instructive guidance on how particular remedies may be successfully sought for each type of financing. 

To build a good foundation for a proper appreciation of the remedies, the book provides a comprehensive overview on these commonly utilised Islamic banking asset financing facilities which gives a good understanding of their concept, practical operation and regulation. It also sets out a broad explanation of the general nature of remedies that are available under Malaysian law.

This book will be useful for practitioners as it comes with the reproduction of the important parts of the Shariah Resolutions and the Shariah Standards Policy Documents as issued by Bank Negara Malaysia in relation to the Islamic financing facilities covered.

The book contains the combined expertise of authors who have the strong underpinning of academia and the practical experience of legal practice.

KEY FEATURES:

• Comprehensively covers the concept, practical operation and regulation of bai` bithaman ajil, ijarah and musyarakah mutanaqisah financing facilities
• Provides a broad explanation of the nature of remedies under Malaysian law
• Provides an in-depth practical discussion on the application of the remedies following default by customers of the Islamic home and car financing facilities
• Provides updated statutory provisions and recent case laws as authorities to complement the discussion
• Provides a Glossary to give readers a better understanding of the Arabic/Islamic banking terminologies
• Authored by legal and Islamic banking experts of academic and practical background

Financial technology (FinTech) is a marriage of sorts between the financial services and technology sectors. It leverages on technology to innovate the delivery of products and services traditionally offered by financial institutions. Writing on this new area of law and business encompassing domestic and international jurisdictions, the author covers the subject in a unique way combining the legal, business and operational aspects of FinTech through his broad experience as a practising lawyer, and a board member of a bank as well as of a listed technology-based company.  

• the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007,
• Securities Commission guidelines,
• Central Bank legislation,
• the Financial Services Act 2013,
• the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013,
• the Anti-Money Laundering,
• Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA)
• the Companies Act 2016,
• the Contracts Act 1950 and also related legislation in Asia, Europe and the United States. 

Financial technology (FinTech) is a marriage of sorts between the financial services and technology sectors. It leverages on technology to innovate the delivery of products and services traditionally offered by financial institutions. Writing on this new area of law and business encompassing domestic and international jurisdictions, the author covers the subject in a unique way combining the legal, business and operational aspects of FinTech through his broad experience as a practising lawyer, and a board member of a bank as well as of a listed technology-based company.

The author takes the reader on a journey through the realm of finance covering both Islamic and conventional banking with an explanation of the history and an analysis of the applicable legislation and also related legislations in Asia, Europe and the United States.

Leaving no stone unturned, the author begins with the book on a history lesson of finance and proceeds to where it is today with FinTech making inroads into the financial industry via technology. He then discusses at length on the legal and operational aspects of banking and finance and moves on to capital markets and issues relating to money laundering. Mergers and acquisitions and corporate law are tackled by providing instances of FinTech acquisitions coupled with a lesson on takeovers and due diligence. He then moves on to the technical aspects of digital banking covering several jurisdictions. With his background in Islamic finance, he deals with takaful insurance, Islamic FinTech and E-waqf. He also deals with cyber security covering several pieces of legislation relevant to it. 

The book ends with a chapter on internet of things with a detailed analysis of the legal implicaations of smart contracts and solutions moving forward.

Financial technology (FinTech) is a marriage of sorts between the financial services and technology sectors. It leverages on technology to innovate the delivery of products and services traditionally offered by financial institutions. Writing on this new area of law and business encompassing domestic and international jurisdictions, the author covers the subject in a unique way combining the legal, business and operational aspects of FinTech through his broad experience as a practising lawyer, and a board member of a bank as well as of a listed technology-based company.  

• the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007,
• Securities Commission guidelines,
• Central Bank legislation,
• the Financial Services Act 2013,
• the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013,
• the Anti-Money Laundering,
• Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA)
• the Companies Act 2016,
• the Contracts Act 1950 and also related legislation in Asia, Europe and the United States. 

Financial technology (FinTech) is a marriage of sorts between the financial services and technology sectors. It leverages on technology to innovate the delivery of products and services traditionally offered by financial institutions. Writing on this new area of law and business encompassing domestic and international jurisdictions, the author covers the subject in a unique way combining the legal, business and operational aspects of FinTech through his broad experience as a practising lawyer, and a board member of a bank as well as of a listed technology-based company.

The author takes the reader on a journey through the realm of finance covering both Islamic and conventional banking with an explanation of the history and an analysis of the applicable legislation and also related legislations in Asia, Europe and the United States.

Leaving no stone unturned, the author begins with the book on a history lesson of finance and proceeds to where it is today with FinTech making inroads into the financial industry via technology. He then discusses at length on the legal and operational aspects of banking and finance and moves on to capital markets and issues relating to money laundering. Mergers and acquisitions and corporate law are tackled by providing instances of FinTech acquisitions coupled with a lesson on takeovers and due diligence. He then moves on to the technical aspects of digital banking covering several jurisdictions. With his background in Islamic finance, he deals with takaful insurance, Islamic FinTech and E-waqf. He also deals with cyber security covering several pieces of legislation relevant to it. 

The book ends with a chapter on internet of things with a detailed analysis of the legal implicaations of smart contracts and solutions moving forward.

Law of Negotiable Instruments and Dishonour of Cheques by Justice P.S. Narayana is a comprehensive commentary on the Negotiable Instruments Act, as amended by the latest amendments. Special treatment of dishonour of cheques is provided.