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International Finance

Category : Islamic Banking

Islamic Banking

Spike in interest rates could hamper Islamic finance

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Base rates are at record lows in Europe with the Bank of England having held its rate at 0.5% for five years now Tim Evershed November 26, 2014: A spike in European interest rates could pose a serious challenge to the growth of Islamic finance across the EU. Base rates of interest are at record...
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Three Malaysia banks announce merger

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The combined entity will become South East Asia’s fourth largest commercial lender and Islamic bank IFM Correspondent October 14, 2014: CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, RHB Capital Berhad and Malaysia Building Society Berhad announced on October 9, 2014 that an application has been made to the country’s central bank seeking approval for its proposed three-way merger....
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DIB’s ‘Smart Bank’ set to redefine customer service

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
New customers can complete their account opening formalities and walk out with their ATM cards and cheque books within 15-20 minutes July 23, 2014: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has announced the launch of ‘Smart Bank’, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s,...
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Scotland –Opening Opportunities For Islamic Finance

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The Islamic Finance Council UK (IFC), based in Scotland, estimates that an investment of £ 120m and £ 200m could be invested in Scotland for infrastructure products following a successful Islamic Sukuk bond. 24th October 2013 Scotland is emerging itself as a potential hub for Islamic finance following a major conference held by leading Scottish...
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What Financial products do Muslim adults want?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
By Asli DEMIRGÜÇ-Kunt 18th October 2013 “Islamic finance” is a phrase that you hear a lot in development circles these days. Indeed, many policymakers are interested in the potential of Sharia-compliant financial services to expand financial inclusion among Muslims adults. Our colleagues down the street are no exception:  earlier this year the International Finance Corporation...
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Singapore to host 4th World Islamic Banking Conference –Asia Summit

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
SINGAPORE will host the fourth edition of the World Islamic Banking Conference: Asia Summit (WIBC Asia), which will bring together more than 480 Islamic finance players and thought leaders under one roof. More than 480 leaders are expected to participate in the World Islamic Banking conference to be held in Singapore from the 3rd to...
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Islamic Banking

Impediments to the Growth of Islamic Finance

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The Islamic finance sector is estimated to be worth £ 1.2 trillion, and is expected to grow to £ 1.6 trillion by 2015. 13th September 2013 The 9th World Islamic Economic Forum or WIEF would be held from October 29th to 31st at ExCel London in the United Kingdom, first time outside the Muslim world....
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Senegal as the West African Hub for Islamic Finance

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Senegal’s attraction to banks rests on its macroeconomic and political stability. Senegal as the West African Hub for Islamic Finance Senegal’s banking system is one of Africa’s most competitive. Yet, there is still lot of scope for it to expand and improve due its steady economic growth and a large unbanked population. If this rise...
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Boom Times for Islamic Education

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The object of the Islamic economic system is to secure the widest and most beneficial distribution of wealth through institutions, set-up by it and through moral exhortation. Muslims worldwide abide strictly by the teachings of their founder Muhammad, who led his life as a humble merchant and was a “trustworthy one” by all those who...
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Islamic Finance a Global Alternative for Socially Responsible Investment

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The Rise of Socially conscious consumers, entrepreneurs and Leaders in the U.S who expect business to play an ethical role in generating social good is the reason for the increase in the performance of Islamic Banking. Islamic finance is certainly the fastest growing segments of international financial markets. While the U.S. relationship with the Islamic...
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