Islamic Finance

After sanctions, Iran’s economy is nearing a crisis

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By LADANE NASSERI, GOLNAR MOTEVALLI & ARSALAN SHAHLA / Pic By BLOOMBERG
In the run-up to the Aug 7 resumption of US sanctions against Iran, the ...

The role of Islamic finance in healing the planet

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Thought leadership, assessment of priorities and a call to action in a coordinated fashion would be a prime driver
By DAUD VICARY ABDULLAH / Pic By ...

Islamic social finance can play ‘key role’ in healthcare, sanitation

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Good governance and policy needed to implement initiatives and practices professionally and ethically, a Jakarta symposium told
by HABHAJAN SINGH / ...

Fed raises rates, emerging markets roil — it’s déjà vu

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For the second time this year, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) has raised interest rates. With the recent 25 basis-point hike, the Fed funds rate is now near ...

Ask what problems they solve, how they solve it better

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By AZLEENA IDRIS / Pic By BLOOMBERG
In the first part, we had explained and distinguished distributed ledger technology (DLT), blockchain, digital ...

Africa needs conducive economic, regulatory environments

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Islamic finance could contribute, at least modestly, in helping the continent achieve many challenges
By HABHAJAN SINGH / Pic By BLOOMBERG Investor ...

Canon’s New Range of imageCLASS Laser Printers Fulfills Office Printing Needs with Space-Saving and Streamlined Work Processes

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KUALA LUMPUR, 23 JULY 2018 – Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd recently introduced its new range of laser printers designed specifically to meet business ...

IKIM hosts talk on DLT, blockchain, digital currency and cryptocurrency

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BY AZLEENA IDRIS / Pic By BLOOMBERG
In February, Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) held a roundtable on this topic. Officiated by ...

Crypto firm Stellar gets IF certification

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By TMR
California-Based Stellar has received certification from Islamic scholars for its blockchain platform and related cryptocurrency, aiming to ...

Dubai’s biggest banks beat profit estimates

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Dubai • Emirates NBD PJSC and Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC reported their second-quarter profit that beat analyst estimates as rising construction activity in ...

Canon Enhances Photography Experience with Next Generation EF L-Series Telephoto Zoom Lenses

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Canon updates the EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM and the EF70-200mm f/4L IS II USM lenses, offering superb imaging quality with enhanced image stabilisation. ...

Double win for Kenanga investors

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Kenanga Investors wins two awards at the Fundsupermart.com Recommended Unit Trusts Awards 2018/2019
Kuala Lumpur, 16 July 2018: Kenanga Investors Group ...