How Brazil can beat to another drum
The world order is changing. Brazil’s spiralling growth has put the country into the upper echelons of world economies. The opportunities for Islamic finance are ripe, writes Fehmy Saddy READ MORE >>

Balancing act
Professor Mahmood Faruqui discusses the role of Islamic finance in global financial reforms and its potential for stability and economic development MORE >>

From Russia with affection
The Russian Federation has not been overt with moves to court Islamic finance, but opportunities are emerging. Rustam F Ishmatov reports READ MORE >>

Compliant equations
Islamic financial markets require balancing compliance with profits while maximising social welfare. Dr Hisham H Abdelbaki applies algebraic solutions READ MORE >>

Knowledge sorely lacking
The rise of Singapore has been a lively topic in Islamic banking circles, but a study shows that the country’s general population knows little about Islamic banking products and services. Banks need to build awareness from the bottom up, writes Dr Siriwan Chutikamoltham READ MORE >>