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2017 predicted to see Crowdfunding “ce...

The growth of the internet has recognizably shrunken the world. The lure of a global marketplace is enticing the spirit of Entrepreneurship more than it…

Gaining Traction: Masala Bonds

A number of financial institutions are issuing rupee denominated Masala bonds to raise funds. But can it spice up the bond market? The Indian corporate…

Fad Or The Future?

Alternative lending platforms continue to gain in popularity. But is it a passing trend or the new normal? As entrepreneurship, aided by the strides traversed…

The Good, Bad, And Evil

The famous 2007 US housing bubble turned the conventional narrative about securitization upside down. But is securitization that evil after all? The term Securitization bore…

Grin and Bear It

Peter Bokma, MBA, Independent International Treasurer/Senior Consultant, Asia/GCC, analyses issues and the challenges facing the local Islamic and the conventional treasury in current market conditions…

Opening New Doors

Islamic refinancing offer product sophistication and depth of options at par with conventional refinancing options While assuming debt is discouraged in Islam, it is not…

Yet To Make Its Mark

Islamic reinsurance - or retakaful - is fast expanding but much of its success is closely tied to the success of the primary takaful market,…

Scaling Up

Islamic mortgage has emerged as a stronghold within the overall Islamic finance sector and is well equipped to act as a catalyst in the race…

The Inside View

Insider trading tends to dilute investor conﬁdence in the integrity and fairness of the stock market. Here’s how Instances of insider trading have prevailed ever…

Bridging the gap

Every month in Blue Chip section, Wealth Monitor delves deep into an innovative idea or innovative development happened recently, either locally or internationally. This month…

Gaining Currency

Islamic credit cards are gaining acceptance and are issued parallel to conventional credit cards, providing customers with an alternative investment philosophy The emergence of a…