Pakistan’s Meezan Bank is the country’s most profitable bank. How?
Proposed new standards could reshape sharia-compliant bonds and hit growth of $1tn market
Country seeks fully sharia-compliant banking system by end of 2027
Bond price tumbles as investors fret archipelago nation will miss October payment
Sukuk and see
A gilt-edged plan to bring more Muslims into the financial system doesn’t wholly glitter
Rating agency highlights legal uncertainty as issuance reaches new high
Fund will invest in companies with low leverage, ethical practices and good governance
First debt sale since 2014 expected to reach $2bn, reflecting strong demand
Ancient concepts are rediscovered to build models of values-based investing
Fintechs target growth in sharia-compliant products outside the main global hubs
Many Muslims’ reliance on community offers opportunities including halal robo-advice
Expertise is increasingly required in sharia-compliant sector and beyond
UAE company ends closely watched legal fight with bondholders over Islamic bond
Islamic finance market is torn between need to innovate and desire for a global standard
Coal exporter taps investor demand for debt tied to environmental projects
Partnership aims to address infrastructure funding gap in Africa
First time a British lender has blended Islamic financing with securitisation
Bondholders accuse energy company as Islamic bond trial starts in London
UK court rules dispute with BlackRock-led investor group can be heard despite UAE injunction
BlackRock criticises UAE energy company as court case over $700m Islamic bond is delayed
A UK court ruling on a bond’s compliance with Islamic law will be closely watched
