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Finance Islamic Banking

No-interest finance and its benefits

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Review of The Art of Islamic Banking and Finance (2014) by Dr. Yahia Abdul-Rahman Camille Paldi January 7, 2016: This book is a fascinating account of the journey of Dr. Yahia Abdul-Rahman and his family from Egypt to America in 1968 in his pursuit of several MA degrees and a PHD. It also offers a...
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Business Leaders

2015 IFM Awards presented to winners in London

International Finance Desk
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The presentation ceremony took place in The Landmark London Hotel on November 27 IFM Correspondent December 8, 2015: The International Finance Magazine 2015 Awards were presented to the winners at a glittering ceremony in London on November 27. Trophies and certificates were handed over to the winners at a gala dinner hosted at The Landmark...
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Finance Islamic Banking

Must read for aspiring Islamic banking professionals

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Review of Islamic Capital Market, Equity and Sukuk (2014) by Dr. Muhammad Hanif, Associate Professor, FAST School of Management, Islamabad Camille Paldi December 2, 2015: This scintillating and succinct book is a refreshing, intellectual journey into the heart of Islamic equity complete with an overview of different types of sukuk and explanation of relevant sukuk...
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Finance Wealth Management

Study suggests over £29bn of working capital currently trapped in UK economy

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Supply Chain Finance from PrimeRevenue and AIG launch new supple chain finance offering for mid-market November 26, 2015: New research commissioned by American International Group, Inc. and PrimeRevenue indicates that limited access to working capital finance and inflexible payment terms are having an adverse impact on UK business. The YouGov poll of UK businesses that provide goods or services to large...
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Finance Islamic Banking

The treatment of qard in takaful

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The operator plays an important role that the management of a conventional mutual does not in the event of a periodic deficit Camille Paldi November 5, 2015: Takaful or Islamic insurance is a booming industry around the world. In fact, many Western insurance companies already engage in the takaful business in the Middle East and...
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Business Leaders

‘Crowdfunding is bigger than the internet’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Scott Purcell spurs FundAmerica into a Top Crowdfunding Platform David Drake July 20, 2015: Scott Purcell is a serial entrepreneur experienced in securities, banking, technology, internet infrastructure, publishing, social networking and music industry. He is best known for founding Epoch Networks, one of the first internet providers in the United States as well as the...
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Economy

The Icelandic economy is back on its feet

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, the boom in the tourism sector has had a major economic impact June 10, 2015: In the past 20 years, the Icelandic economy has gone through a wild boom and bust roller coaster ride. The economy is very small by most comparisons; the number of inhabitants is only...
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Fintech

WhoTrades turnover in Latin America touches $10 billion in 6 months

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The client base stands at 8,500 people and is doubling each month May 26, 2015: International Finance Magazine has recognized licensed US brokerage WhoTrades as the fastest growing brokerage in Latin America in 2015. After six months of working in the region, the company’s turnover reached USD 10 bn, while its client base, which currently...
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Finance Wealth Management

Ecology Building Society makes investment via crowdfunding platform Abundance

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The move extends Ecology’s support of UK Renewable Energy Projects May 5,2015: Ethical investment in the UK continues to thrive and expand its reach as the Ecology Building Society has made an investment of £250,000 through Abundance, the UK’s leading online ethical investment platform. Both organisations have a long commitment to the spirit of democratic...
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Finance Islamic Banking

Islamic finance and the halal industry

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by International Finance Desk
There is great potential for correlation between the two Camille Paldi March 31, 2015: The word halal is derived from the Arabic verb Halla, which means to be or become lawful, legal, legitimate, permissible, allowed, admissible, un-prohibited, or unforbidden. Halal is simply that which Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) have allowed to be done...
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