Scaling up impact investments to take centre stage at GEFF
Under the patronage of the Scottish Government, the 2nd edition of GEFF will focus on the vast opportunity for investors in balancing risk and reward...
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GEFF to highlight the massive potential Sustainable Capitalism harbours
The 2nd edition of GEFF will spearhead a panel session focusing on the vast opportunities that come with embracing a long-term sustainable approach...
GEFF 2017: Key focus is merging profit and purpose
The 2nd edition of Global Ethical Finance Forum will spearhead a series of discussions in Edinburgh this September focusing on mainstreaming ethical finance...
Saudi Arabia generated $9 billion from its first international sukuk
Official media says it reflectsthe strong fundamentals of the Saudi economy...
Dispute resolution is the key to unlocking the Islamic finance industry
It would be ideal if all Islamic finance disputes were adjudicated in one centre through arbitration according to a standardised dispute resolution contract...
UK Islamic finance body joins hands with international law firm CMS
CMS has extensive experience in delivering Islamic finance regulatory advisory projects in multiple jurisdictions March 15, 2017: The Islamic Finance Council UK (UKIFC) and international law firm CMS have announced an innovative partnership to help develop, support and optimise Islamic finance frameworks across the world. The aim is to offer a single, cohesive legal, advisory...
deVere Mortgages partners with Al Rayan Bank
deVere Mortgages partners with Al Rayan Bank ,To offer Sharia compliant home finance to purchase property in the UK October 11, 2016: deVere Mortgages and Al Rayan Bank have entered into a strategic partnership to offer Sharia-compliant mortgage alternatives to the growing number of expats looking to purchase property in the UK. The alliance follows...
More sovereign sukuk on the way
This was the opinion of delegates at the IFM’s summit on Islamic finance - Tim Evershed...
Islamic funds are not just an alternative
Their success is turning them into a source of competition for the conventional funds industry Camille Paldi September 22, 2015: More than 750 Islamic Investment Funds have been established around the world with assets under management (“AUM”) totaling approximately $60 billion compared to 70,000 conventional funds with AUM of $19trillion. Currently, a wide variety of...
IFM – OMAN SME SUMMIT – September 13-14
Over 50% fail within five years, which is a drag on efforts by the Gulf nation to diversify its oil & gas based economy His Highness Al Sayyid Dr. Adham Turki Al Said arriving at the venue flanked by Abdul Hakeem Omar Al Ojaili and His Excellency Dr. Ali Saud Al-Bemani His Highness Al...