The Chancellor Guide to the Legal and Shari'a Aspects of Islamic Finance Authors
Chapter 8: Islamic Funds and Securities
By Rushdi Siddiqui
Lisa Meyer
Dow Jones Indexes
Rushdi A. Siddiqui worked as Global Director: Islamic Index Group with Dow Jones Indexes, New York, USA.
Rushdi joined Dow Jones Indexes in 1997 to oversee an initiative to develop and market Shari’a-compliant indexes for Islamic-focused investors. In the years since, Rushdi has led Dow Jones Indexes' efforts to introduce the entire Dow Jones Islamic Market (DJIM) index family, which now includes equity indexes for countries, regions, sectors and social-ethical themes (DJIM Sustainability Index), as well as a fixed-income index (DJ Citi Sukuk Index).
While supporting and growing Dow Jones Indexes' presence in Islamic markets, Rushdi has received a number of awards and has been named to various Islamic-based advisory councils. He has also done well over 200 media interviews including television interviews for CNNfn, BBC, CNBC Arabia and CNBC Pakistan.
Lisa Meyer
Manager, Market Development
Alternative Indexes
Dow Jones Indexes
Lisa Meyer is Manager: Market Development for Alternative Indexes, Dow Jones Indexes, New York, USA.
Lisa is in charge of marketing Dow Jones Indexes' alternative indexes on a global basis, as well as any initiatives in the Middle East and Asia.
She has authored a number of articles about the financial services, technology, media and healthcare industries, made several television and radio appearances on news talk shows, and participated in conference presentations and panel discussions.
Lisa has a background in product development and journalism in the financial services industry. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Princeton University and a Master of Business Administration, International Business and Marketing Research from Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business.
