The Halal food sector worldwide is estimated to be worth US$2.3 trillion. It is increasing at more than 4% a year reflecting high Muslim population growth and an increase in per capita Halal food consumption. At present most of the finance of the industry is by conventional banks; as in countries such as Australia and New Zealand, where much Halal lamb originates, there is little Islamic banking. Clearly there is an opportunity for Islamic banks as Shariah compliant finance can....