Islamic Banking

Islamic banking gains global appeal

Islamic banking gains global appeal

State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
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CIMB Group names Datuk Syed Zaid Albar as group chairman

He is the former executive chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia.

Bank Muamalat unveils Islamic digital bank ATLAS

It offers Shariah-compliant financing, DuitNow onboarding, and personalised services.

Aleta Planet launches payment app for Muslims

The platform will soon let users find Muslim businesses in the region.

Islamic finance assets to reach $7.5t by 2028

Bank accounts make up 70% of the total assets.

Young Malaysians, big money mistakes: What’s going wrong with Islamic financial behaviour?

Malaysia has come a long way in promoting financial inclusion. With more than 96% of adults now having access to formal financial services, up from...

Aleta Planet unveils digital payment app for Muslim merchants

It offers no transaction fees for 24 months and cashbacks for merchants.

Maybank Islamic to transform digital banking services

It has partnered with audax to deliver digital banking solutions built on AWS.

Fitch forecasts growth in Philippine Islamic finance sector

The government plans to incorporate sukuk in its 2025 financing mix. 

BSP underscores PH's potential as investment destination for Islamic finance

This is thanks to the country's drive for financial inclusion and robust economy amongst others.

Islamic finance needs to expand pool of skilled professionals: CIIF

CIIF signed three MOUs to develop the talent pipeline of the Islamic finance industry.

Regulatory gaps and rising demand fuel islamic banking boom in Asia

Asia’s Islamic banking sector is expanding rapidly.

Malaysia invests $906.67m to enhance MSME lending, Islamic finance

It also mulls establishing the Consumer Credit Commission.

Governance issues weigh on Bangladesh’s Social Islami Bank PLC

The government recently replaced its board and made changes to its management

Malaysia, UK tout Islamic finance to bridge green funding gap

Islamic finance’s framework naturally aligns with social finance, an official said.

Maybank kicks off Islamic banking operations in the Philippines

It is the first commercial bank in the country to get an IBU license.

Social Islami Bank faces weakened funding and liquidity 

The possible withdrawal of central bank support can hurt depositor confidence.