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Introduction Islamic finance in the UK has continued to grow despite the economic uncertainty in the aftermath of the Brexit vote last year and the snap election in June. Islamic banks continued to demonstrate continued strength with record earnings from the Al-Rayan Bank, the country’s largest Islamic financial institution by assets. The first Shariah-compliant crowdfunding…
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As we come to the end of the year, the UK government continues to follow through on its desire to support the growth and development of Islamic finance in the country demonstrated by its support of the IFN Islamic forum in London in September. Lord Sheikh, Baron of Cornhill co-chaired by Baroness Uddin, led the…
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Ok, I know what you’re going to say: “But Suhail, everyone is talking about cryptocurrencies! How can you say they don’t exist?” You’re right, all the media and many Tom’s, Dicks, and Helen’s are talking about cryptocurrencies. When they are in fact talking about crypto coins. Let me clarify. The word “currency” is derived from…