IFN Reports

The Islamic dollar is big business – but how can Halal firms make sure that their financing is as ethical as their output? IFN Halal Finance is a comprehensive resource providing Halal firms with the information they need on the Islamic financial markets and the choices therein.
IFN Halal Finance provides a direct channel of communication to corporates worldwide. From January 2020 IFN Halal Finance takes over from IFN Corporate

IFN Reports

Coronavirus coverage reassures small business

Malaysia’s Islamic insurers have stepped up to the plate during the current health crisis, extending COVID-19 coverage to both existing and new customers in a move that will reassure small businesses that are hard hit...

Malaysian banks offer SME relief for firms hit by COVID-19 crisis

Malaysia’s Islamic banks are stepping in to assist SMEs, including those in the Halal sector, which have been hit by the coronavirus crisis and feel let down by the RM250 billion (US$57.36 billion) “people-oriented” government...

Nigeria looks to leverage Halal opportunities

With its 100 million-strong Muslim population, Nigeria is a rapidly growing market for Halal goods and services — and the country is doubling down on this demand with a concerted effort to attract investors interested...

Dubai calls for investment in Halal food

February 2020 saw Dubai launch the 25th Gulfood exhibition, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event with over 1,600 exhibitors from 60+ countries. The event included the seventh edition of the Halal World...

Halal market closely watching new Saudi Franchise Law

One of the most significant Halal markets in the world is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Moreover, due to the high levels of disposable income it is a key market for franchised restaurants. Thus,...

Up-and-coming Iran

Despite being one of the biggest Islamic markets in the world, Iran currently accounts for less than 1% of the trade of global Halal products, according to recent estimates from its Agriculture Ministry – and...

Malaysia leads the way in SME support

SMEs are the backbone of the world’s Halal economy, yet they can often struggle to access the financing they need to grow and expand. For Islamic firms – or those looking to finance expansion into...

Saudi mall operator issues to strong global demand

Arabian Centres Company, the largest shopping mall owner, developer and operator in Saudi Arabia, recently completed the offering and pricing of its US$500 million Sukuk issuance - part of a US$1.9 billion refinancing package comprising...

Digital Shariah offerings explode in emerging markets

In these pages we can often focus on the core Islamic finance jurisdictions of Malaysia and the GCC – but there are many other strong and rapidly-growing Islamic markets out there breaking new ground as...

Syndicated loans dominate the year-end market as Islamic banks seek corporate debt opportunities

Sukuk often gets the top headlines in the Shariah compliant space – but when it comes to fast, simple and easily available financing, bank lending is always the first port of call for a corporate...