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Russia: Tatarstan set for debut sukuk

The MoU and the possibility of a Tatarstan sukuk origination in 2011 are just some of the developments on Islamic finance to emerge out of Russia. Indeed, Tatarstan is the…

Opinion: Giving credit where it is due

As a follow-up to the Unsung Stars of Islamic Finance article, which received interesting circulation, Rushdi Siddiqui wants to acknowledge their efforts with the inaugural Islamic Finance Agitation Awards.

Opinion: Right track, wrong train?

THE year 2010 was a year of "headwinds" for Islamic finance, and Rushdi Siddiqui's last article of the year is a survey on issues that merit more airplay and public…

Islamic Finance in Russia – Developments in 2010

The major milestones are the establishment of the Russian Association of Experts in Islamic Finance; the first Halal Expo Exhibition; publication of an authorized translation of the Accounting and Auditing…

UAE: Myths about Islamic finance

If perception is reality, then we need to look at the misperceptions of Islamic finance. There are a number of myths about this niche market, and, taking a cue from…