TRADING
Futures exchange warrants
Warrants enable commodities to be traded on futures exchanges to the satisfaction of Shariah boards, writes Arshad Khan
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INVESTMENT
Opportunities in emerging markets
While developed markets dip and turn, those newer to the fold are showing strength and investment potential, writes Nicholas Payne
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EDUCATION
Interest-free student loans
How can students reduce their debt in pursuit of a university education? Liaquat Ali discusses the development of a non-profit organisation
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FRANCE
Moral dilemma
France finds itself with a moral predicament in its approach to Islamic finance, as the country fails to address adequately the financial needs of its Muslim population, writes Dr Fehmy Saddy
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SCREENING
Beneath the veneer
There is a need to undertake a macro stress test and move to a sub-surface examination of Islamic screening and investing practices, writes Rushdi Siddiqui
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INDICES
Symbiotic relationship
Shariah-compliant index providers need to be proactive in the evolution of products, particularly through benchmarking, screening and working with institutions, writes Tariq Al-Rifai
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ANALYSIS
Contentious reference rate
Arguments have been made against using Libor as it represents the base rate of interest plus a margin. Dr Sayd Farook investigates and discusses the alternatives
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VIEW POINT
Parting shot
The rise of Islamic finance has made the West take notice. London has galloped into the lead, with the French running at a canter and the Americans still at the starting gate, writes David Williams   > read more

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