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Analysis: Islamic finance seems overwhelmed by scholar reforms

Islamic Finance

2010-09-29

Analysis: Islamic finance seems overwhelmed by scholar reforms

Islamic finance is toughening supervision of its powerful religious advisers as shareholders worldwide demand increasing accountability from directors, but key reforms may do little to boost independence and transparency.
Islamic banking is overhauling…

Dr. Muhammad Nedal Alchaar: Islamic finance is the example of perfection and laziness

Islamic Finance

2010-09-23

Dr. Muhammad Nedal Alchaar: Islamic finance is the example of perfection and laziness

On 21st of September this year the meeting took place between Dr. Muhammad Nedal Alchaar Secretary general of Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), and the Russian association of experts in Islamic financing …

France eyes top spot in Islamic finance industry

Islamic Finance

2010-09-01

France eyes top spot in Islamic finance industry

Islamic finance is a trillion dollar industry and has become part of the global financial system. The rating agency Moody’s says that institutional and private investors look to tap into a market that may reach a staggering $5tn. Recently, Paris Europl…

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