Despite sukuk’s ongoing instability in GCC countries this year, there is a resurgence of interest across 18 African markets. What does this mean to the largely underbanked Muslim population in these markets?...
Iran faces economic sanctions again, but it has managed to forge multi-million dollar trade deals with many European and Asian nations. It is OPEC’s third largest oil producer, and has a treasure trove of minerals and natural resources, but with Trump’ administration coming down hard on Iran, what happens next?...
Switzerland just voted against the Vollgeld initiative’s proposed sovereign money, expected to have a far-reaching impact on the financial community. So what is the Vollgeld Iniatitive about and why have economists recommended sovereign money to government leaders for decades now?...
The region has its share of risks, but there is great competitive advantage for investors and entrepreneurs to seek and explore in its business landscape...