Islamic Banking

Islamic banking gains global appeal

Exclusive In Focus Islamic Banking Frances Gagua Khurram Hilal, Khurram Hilal, CEO of Standard Chartered Saadiq. Islamic banking gains global appeal State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand. Non-Muslim markets that seek transparency and want to avoid harmful or unethical industries are turning to Islamic finance, […]

Islamic finance: a powerful solution for climate action

Mehdi Leman 21 November 2024 •  Across the globe, Muslim communities find themselves disproportionately affected by climate change, with extreme weather events, rising food insecurity, and other climate impacts taking a toll on their livelihoods, cultural practices, and spiritual life.  In the last few years, devastating floods swept through Pakistan, affecting millions, […]

Report summary: Advancing Development Goals: Insights into Islamic Finance

Michael Gassner Head of Islamic finance, strong in compliance and Sharia-compliance, board experience and educator November 25, 2024 Dear Subscribers, The mission of this newsletter is to facilitate understanding and application of Islamic blended finance, offering resources to support strategic planning and technical implementation for the international humanitarian and development […]

Comparing Conventional Insurance and Takaful “Islamic Insurance”

Home Blog Shariah Compliance Comparing Conventional Insurance and Takaful “Islamic Insurance” Funding Souq Editorial Team Tech Writer  Jul 10, 2024 Table of Contents When it comes to insurance, the differences between conventional insurance and takaful (Islamic insurance) aren’t commonly known. And that’s understandable, considering that both are in terms of […]