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A leading scholar recently contended the US subprime crisis could have been prevented if Islamic principles had been applied in the international financial markets. Do you agree? And what measures could have been taken?
16-May-2008, Volume5.Issue19, IFN Forum
 
What more can the Islamic finance industry do to promote micro-financing, and what products are required?
2-May-2008, Volume5.Issue17, IFN Forum
 
Do you think faith-based banking will overtake conventional banking someday?
18-Apr-2008, Volume5.Issue15, IFN Forum
 
In your view, what is hampering the growth of Islamic finance in the west?
21-Mar-2008, Volume5.Issue11, IFN Forum
 
What do the UK government and the financial institutions involved need to do to ensure its successful issuance?
7-Mar-2008, Volume5.Issue09, IFN Forum
 
How would a US recession affect the Islamic banking industry?
22-Feb-2008, Volume5.Issue07, IFN Forum
 
Do you think the Shariah criteria used in evaluating companies are stringent enough, and if not, why?
8-Feb-2008, Volume5.Issue05, IFN Forum
 
Guiding principles established by standard-setting bodies are rarely embraced wholeheartedly. How can this be addressed so that we see truly global Islamic financial standards?
25-Jan-2008, Volume5.Issue03, IFN Forum
 
Last year was a phenomenal year for the Islamic capital markets. What, in your view, was the key industry development and market mover, and what can we expect for 2008?
11-Jan-2008, Volume5.Issue01, IFN Forum
 
Do the inherent features of true Islamic finance prohibit the possibility of earning comparable profits to those generated by conventional finance?
7-Dec-2007, Volume4.Issue49, IFN Forum
 
When considering investing in Islamic funds, REITs should be the ideal vehicle. However, Islamic REITs have been slow to catch on. Why is this so, and what needs to be changed?
23-Nov-2007, Volume4.Issue47, IFN Forum
 
With the persistent lack of professionals in the Islamic finance industry, how do financial intermediaries retain their key personnel?
9-Nov-2007, Volume4.Issue45, IFN Forum
 
The UK’s plans to become the first western government to issue Sukuk have been dealt a major blow this past week. The recent departure of Ed Balls, who was the driving force behind the project, and technical problems in bringing in new legislation were cited as the reasons. However, some believe the potential lack of demand for low premiums such a highly rated Sukuk would return is a major factor in the U-turn. What does the UK, and other similar rated markets, need to do to ensure participation in Islamic finance?
26-Oct-2007, Volume4.Issue43, IFN Forum
 
The Islamic equity markets continue to be overshadowed by the Islamic debt markets. What characteristics does an Islamic equity exchange need to have?
12-Oct-2007, Volume4.Issue41, IFN Forum
 
Hong Kong’s financial secretary has announced plans to launch an Islamic bond market acting as a gateway for Middle Eastern investors to tap into China. What does Hong Kong need to do to ensure a successful entry into this already competitive market?
28-Sep-2007, Volume4.Issue39, IFN Forum
 
Are there lessons for Islamic securities issuance from the problems faced in the US subprime mortgage market?
14-Sep-2007, Volume4.Issue37, IFN Forum
 
With the continuing increase in the number of Islamic banks, how do these new players differentiate themselves in order to gain a foothold in their chosen markets?
31-Aug-2007, Volume4.Issue35, IFN Forum
 
Global credit markets have endured a torrid week. In such market conditions, do Sukuk, with returns coming from the revenues of real, physical underlying assets, offer investors a more secure, resilient investment opportunity than conventional equivalents?
17-Aug-2007, Volume4.Issue33, IFN Forum
 
How can the legal industry and Shariah advisory boards work more closely to ensure speedier and perhaps cheaper conclusions?
10-Aug-2007, Volume4.Issue31, IFN Forum
 
In recent issues we have announced that China, Japan and Zambia are entering the world of Islamic capital markets. Which other newcomers do you expect to see following suit?
8-Sep-2006, Volume4.Issue31, IFN Forum
 
 
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