Islamic Finance: Overview and Policy Concerns
"Islamic finance is based on principles of shariah, or “Islamic law.” Major
principles of shariah are a ban on interest, a ban on uncertainty, adherence to risksharing and profit-sharing, promotion of ethical investments that enhance society, and asset-backing. The international market for Islamic finance has grown between 10% to 15% annually in recent years. Islamic finance historically has been concentrated in the Persian Gulf countries, but has expanded globally to both Muslim and non-Muslim countries. There is a small but growing market for Islamic finance in the United States. Through international and domestic regulatory bodies, there has been effort to standardize regulations in Islamic finance across different countries and financial institutions, although challenges remain..."
Monday, August 18, 2008
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