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Top Islamic Financial Institutions 2020
November 2, 2020The Banker’s 2020 Top Islamic Financial Institutions ranking illustrates the ongoing growth trajectory of the industry globally.
Crossroads: where sharia financing meets ESG
June 29, 2020Tenets of Islamic finance have similar aims to ESG investing and crossover is growing.
Al Rayan Bank: Islamic finance has key role in ESG boom
June 10, 2020More than a third of bank’s customers not from Muslim faith, says Al Rayan CEO Peter Horton.
The Banker's Top Islamic GCC Banks ranking 2020: Saudis dominate a healthy picture
March 4, 2020The Banker's Top Islamic GCC Banks ranking shows that despite uncertainty over the future of oil revenues, the region's Islamic banks continue to chalk up impressive numbers.
Can Islamic finance find its feet in Asia?
November 1, 2019Islamic banking is a growing industry across Asia, with alternatives to conventional banking being developed to cater for the region’s huge Muslim population.
Could Islamic banking solve financial inclusion?
November 1, 2019With millions of people excluded from the financial system because of their religious beliefs, would adapting to their needs boost the numbers of financial inclusion?
A new age begins for Islamic finance
June 3, 2019Ethical considerations will be the hallmark of the next stage of sharia-compliant finance.
Afghanistan’s banking sector strives for stability
April 1, 2019Afghanistan's banks face security issues, corruption problems and political instability. Can they rise to the challenge of rebuilding in such an environment?
Afghanistan’s central banker counts on bright future
April 1, 2019Despite the many challenges Afghanistan faces, Khalil Sediq, the governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, is optimistic about the future of the country’s economy.