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I’ve been “working” in technology since 1997 when as a student I landed a part-time job at our University of Calgary’s computer store (called Microstore, if I recall correctly). My working days were filled with Windows 95 troubleshooting, advising on software sales, and helping professors and fellow students configure their computers. There were no smartphones,…
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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…