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5.
GENERAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the lessons learned from the case studies, the factors which have had the most
impact have been summarised under the Development-Stage Matrix. Subsequently, spider
charts have been used to illustrate the areas which need to be further developed to facilitate
the progress of the Islamic fund management industry
. Chart 5.1provides an overview of the
respective countries’ spider charts when compared collectively.
Chart 5.1: Key Factors Influencing the Development of the Islamic Fund Management
Industry
Sources: RAM, ISRA
5.1
Strategic Framework and Roadmap for Islamic Fund Management
Upon understanding the areas which affect a domestic Islamic fund management industry, we
have then been able to illustrate its ecosystem.
Figure 5.1depicts the congruence of the five
core pillars that support the sustainability of Shariah-compliant assets. Without them, the
industry will face challenges in developing domicile Islamic fund management markets, as
seen in Pakistan and South Africa.