Sukuk demand seen as rising as Islamic banks seek alternative to interest-paying bonds under regulatory need for more high-quality equity Tougher international banking requirements should help the Hong Kong government achieve its goal of turning the city into an Islamic ...
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Hong Kong must attract Islamic finance to remain a global market
By Vikas Mohammed Khan, South China Morning Post Peter Forsythe denounces Islamic banking practices as being “the work of global Islamists” (“No place for ‘sukuk’ bonds in HK market”, November 22). The adjective “Islamic” refers to rules of procedure (as “kosher” refers ...
Read More »Opinion: Islamic finance, the Gulf and London’s future as a global hub
By Mehmet Asutay, The Conversation David Cameron’s highly symbolic speech at last week’s 9th World Islamic Economic Forum confirmed the government’s commitment to develop London as an important hub for Islamic finance. London Mayor Boris Johnson was also keen to encourage investment, ...
Read More »Malaysia: HDC Signs MOAs With Five International Organisations
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 (Bernama) – Halal Industry Development Corp (HDC) has signed memorandum of agreements (MOAs) with five international organisations from Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to establish Halal Footprint programme. HDC Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Seri ...
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