Islamic finance to witness growth slowdown in 2026, says S&P Global
As per the S&P Global, the Islamic finance industry is undergoing a high degree of unpredictability regarding the duration and scope of the Iran war...
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DFSA pitches enhancements to Dubai’s Islamic finance mechanism
DFSA proposes several updates, including clearer guidance on when authorised firms are required to obtain Islamic finance endorsements...
Senegal launches FDMI fund to scale up microfinance sector
According to Abdou Diaw, head of the FDMI, the fund will mobilize Sharia-compliant resources and channel them toward Senegal's SME sector...
S&P Global Ratings sees sukuk issuance dip tied to Middle East conflict
As per S&P Global Ratings, total issuance reached USD 62.4 billion in Q1 2026, compared with USD 52.6 billion seen in the similar period in 2025...
Malaysia’s Islamic finance landscape remains resilient: AIBIM
As per AIBIM, Islamic finance players in Malaysia are also advancing value-based intermediation to deliver sustainable and inclusive outcomes...
Uzbekistan’s Islamic financial framework: All you need to know
To ensure systemic management and compliance with Sharia standards, the Central Bank of Uzbekistan will have its Islamic finance council...
Middle East tensions: Fitch issues outlook for sukuk issuances
While about 84% of Fitch-rated sukuk in the GCC countries were rated investment grade, 63.2% was in the ‘A’ category, while 90% of issuers were on Stable Outlooks...
Meezan Wealth: The force behind Australia’s Islamic Finance growth
More than representing the success of a single company, Meezan Wealth’s growth reflects the maturation of Islamic Finance within Australia...
UAE, Saudi Arabia to lead sukuk issuances in 2026: S&P
S&P expects new issuers to tap the Islamic finance market in 2026 to diversify their investor base and secure more competitive pricing than conventional bonds...
Rethinking Islamic Finance: Breaking free from outdated stereotypes
The idea that Islamic finance is only available to Muslim investors is among the most pervasive misconceptions about it...