As TFG prepare for IFN Asia, in Kuala Lumpar, TFG heard from Islamic Finance News Managing Editor, Vineeta Tan, who gave a brief overview of the Islamic Finance and Shariah market
In preparation for TFG attending IFN Asia next week in Kuala Lumpur, we put together a brief overview of shariah law and shariah finance, outlining the key differences between riba, gharar, musharakah and sukuk.
To oil or not to oil? How is the UAE diversifying its economy to attract investment? As oversupply concerns curtail the global oil price’s trudge back upwards following its flirtation… read more →
December 2018 marks the end of a year of volatility, technological breakthroughs and geopolitical tension. No matter where in the world you are, protectionist policies, unpredictable trade wars and unprecedented… read more →
TFG heard from leading experts and key issues influencing global Islamic finance and investment in Islamic finance, including political risk in the UK and European Islamic banking sector, regulatory and… read more →
It was recently announced that Federated Investors, Inc. one of the largest investment managers in the United States, and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic… read more →
Investment in Africa has typically been dominated by the US, EU & BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India & China) nations. Moreover, according to the World Investment Report 2018, Foreign Direct Investment… read more →
At the 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting of FCI being held in Amsterdam, members yesterday unanimously voted to make Islamic Shari’a compliant factoring a part of the FCI’s group of supported… read more →
Blockchain and Trade Finance At the start of 2016 Trade Finance Global were cautiously optimistic for the blockchain being used as an application for trade and supply chain finance. But… read more →
Here at Trade Finance Global, we speak to many organizations and institutions regarding their Letters of Credit. From looking at possible modifications to (and variations of) existing Letters to the… read more →
We spoke to Jacco de Jong, Managing Director, essDOCS Consulting about his history and career in trade finance, as well as his views on recent changes and the future of… read more →
MarketInvoice, Scottish Pacific and ICC Banking Commission were just some of the many organisations which were recognised and commended for their contribution and dedication to the trade finance sector at… read more →
