Shariah 101-Islamic finance grows despite having to walk fine line

On September 5, 2008 · In Islamic Finance, Islamic Law, Uncategorized

(Let them keep walking the fine line, until we can get them to trip up)

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comments by Allyson Rowen Taylor

CFA Institute Financial NewsBrief | 09/05/2008

Muslims, who make up about 20% of the world’s population, have money to invest, and many entities in the financial world are eager to capitalize on that. Islamic finance requires a delicate balance between making as high of returns as possible while being sharia compliant. The sector managed to overcome some major hurdles through a combination of perseverance and ingenuity. Economist (subscription required), The (09/04)