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Islamic finance is growing in countries like Malaysia (Credit: Asian Development Bank, Flickr Creative Commons)Over the last three decades, the concepts of Islamic finance have captured the attention...
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Can Islamic Microfinance give more people access to the financial services they need to grow their business? (Credit: DFID, Flickr Creative Commons) Research has shown that financial sector development...
View ArticleCan Islamic Finance spur Inclusive Growth & Sustainable Development?
Islamic finance can connect millions around the globe to the economy (Credit: The Reboot, Flickr)In the wake of the global financial and economic crisis, the need for a new development model which is...
View ArticleIslamic Finance Grabs Headlines in London and Istanbul
Talk about timing! This week has seen back-to-back initiatives that underscore the growing importance of Islamic finance – and the significant role that the World Bank Group can play in unleashing its...
View ArticleIslamic finance: Strong standards of corporate governance are a 'sine qua non'
Proper corporate governance practices in financial institutions should provide added value by enhancing the protection of depositor and investor rights, facilitating access to finance, reducing the...
View ArticleCan Islamic finance help fund large infrastructure projects in emerging markets?
Infrastructure needs in developing countries are great and will continue to rise over the next decade. To sustain the projected global GDP growth between 2012 and 2030, US$57 trillion is needed in...
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