Innovations in Islamic Finance 2015: Innovation or integrity – the great dilemma

May 06, 2015

The growth and globalization of Islamic finance over the past decade has been a rare success story for the financial industry. Here, Euromoney examines the challenges the sector faces to rise to the next level. Throughout the section, we highlight the banks, advisers, issuers and companies that are moving the industry forward, in Euromoney’s inaugural Innovation in Islamic finance awards.


IIFIm/Gavi	Saudi Telecom
Malaysia Airports Holdings	Morocco Safi
Jadwa Investment	Lulu Hypermarket
Indonesia	Al Hilal Bank
Amlak	Nasdaq Dubai Murabaha platform
Battersea Phase 3	UK

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