In terms of assets held, Iran is the Islamic finance industry’s exemplar with a complete usury-free banking system courtesy of the Iranian revolution. SCOTT WEBER delves into the Iranian financial sector to discover why Iran’s economy remains an isolated and volatile proposition. With a population of 73 million, the Islamic Republic of Iran contains the second largest population in the Middle East. This large domestic market has allowed the Iranian banks to remain relatively self-sufficient. However, a further economic slowdown....