Turkey: Islamic finance may reconstruct MidEast
President of the Global University for Islamic Finance (INCEIF) Daud Vicary Abdullah has said, "I don't think [the crisis] will make too much impact on Islamic finance. Rather it can…
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Opinion: Sustainable investing: Opportunity awaits Islamic finance industry
One would think that to strengthen their position in a market dominated by conventional finance, Islamic finance and SRI would be sharing their successes and failures, coming together for joint…
UAE: Dubai focuses on Islamic finance as part of its economic diversification strategy
Plans to establish Dubai’s credentials as a centre for Islamic finance took a step forward in July with the opening of a new academic institution to train professionals for employment…
UAE: Emirates Mulls Sukuk for $4.5 Billion in Planes
Emirates, the world’s biggest airline by international passenger traffic, is considering the sale of Islamic bonds as it seeks to raise $4.5 billion in the financial year starting April 2014…
UAE: Bachelor degree in Islamic banking and finance
With the Islamic finance industry growing rapidly in recent years, a bachelors degree in Islamic banking and finance programme has been inaugurated by Al Khawarizimi International College.
Opinion: A Big Question Mark on Islamic Finance Industry
Commercialism has captured Islamic Finance institutions in such a way that business with, and financing to, the poor has gone astray from their agenda.
UAE: OIC Halal Middle East Exhibition and Congress
The second OIC Halal Middle East Exhibition and Congress to highlight opportunities for global Islamic finance industry. The value of Shariah-compliant assets has more than doubled in the last six…
Opinion: Muslims may eat a Halal burger, but remain unable to invest in one
In fact, ninety five per cent of the Muslim world does not have access to Islamic finance. And they don’t seem to mind.
Opinion: United Halal-Islamic finance sector to build USD4trn empire
An interview with Rushdi Siddiqui who has launched Azka Capital, a private equity advisory firm focused on halal industry initiatives with Islamic financing. He believes these industries have much in…
Opinion: Key areas in Islamic Finance and the Halal Industry
Islamic Finance and the Halal Industry need to be part of the everyday conversation in Malaysia. The 20% of Malaysian Islamic banking assets is a solid foundation for building the…
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