By Bernardo Vizcaino SYDNEY | Thu May 31, 2012 May 31 (Reuters) – The Islamic investment sector can widen its customer base by adopting a socially responsible model, according to industry experts, but distribution channels, a sophisticated investor base and incentive schemes need to be enhanced first. The links between […]
P.K. ABDUL GHAFOUR ARABNEWS In this highly materialistic world, spirituality could play an important role in steering the Muslim faithful through the right path following the teachings of God in […]
Global Post: BERLIN, Germany — If the recent global economic crisis taught a lesson about debt, it might be to think twice about investing in it. Wary of buying bonds […]
By JEDDAH: IBRAHIM NAFFEE ARAB NEWS STAFF The two-day seminar, to be organized by the Ministry of Higher Education in collaboration with the King Abdul Aziz University, is another major […]
Reuters | Mar 11,2012 | 22:38 JORDAN TIMES ISTANBUL — Turkey’s government plans its first-ever issue of Islamic bonds this year, overcoming sensitivities about Islamic finance in the secular republic as it seeks to tap a rich pool of investors flush with oil money. A sovereign sukuk issue from an […]
Saturna Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Saturna Capital Corporation, has entered into an agreement with Crescent Wealth, Australia’s first Islamic wealth manager, to act as the portfolio manager of the Crescent International Equity Fund scheduled for launch later this year. “Saturna’s agreement with the Australian wealth management firm […]
By ARAB NEWS Published: Jan 25, 2012 01:39 Updated: Jan 25, 2012 01:39 RIYADH: Foreign exchange companies in Saudi Arabia are increasingly trying to lure individual investors by tempting them with credit coverage of up to 400 percent of their targets’ capital. They also promise to expand their financial portfolios, […]
The Arab revolutions have altered perceptions of the region. The new regimes may have democratic foundations but they won’t look like anything the West or liberals may hope for, especially in Egypt. Still, even if they end up being governed or dominated by Islamist parties, the new regimes that have […]
By MUSHTAK PARKER | ARAB NEWS Islamic finance and business education has flourished over the last decade or so in line with the growth of the industry. Universities, business schools, colleges and professional bodies — both in the Muslim countries and in other countries especially Europe, Singapore and the US […]
By BusinessWeek Correspondent Dar es Salaam. The launch of Tanzania’s first Islamic bank, Amana Bank, last monht is the latest development in Tanzania and East Africa’s emerging Islamic finance industry. With about half the population being Muslims there is a huge potential for Shariah-compliant financial services in Tanzania. The headquarters […]