1. From Literature to the Studio Lights Your academic background is in English Literature from the…
Author: Muhammad Masood Fareed
Genuine Shari’ah Compliance, Transparent Murabaha Structuring, and Responsible Microfinance: Bashir Ahmad on Combining Islamic Finance Principles with Digital Innovation and Strong Governance
1. From Conventional Banking to Microfinance Leadership Q: How did your career progression prepare you to…
Syed Rizwan Akhtar on Balancing Shariah-Compliant Takaful with Commercial Pressures: “Takaful Commercial Growth and Shariah Compliance Must Go Hand in Hand”
1. Foundations & Philosophy Question: In your daily practice, how do you balance adherence to core…
Mughees Malik on SME & Agriculture Finance, Cash-Flow Lending, Shari’ah Governance, and the Ethical Values Behind Islamic Banking
1. SME and Agriculture Finance — A Natural Fit for Islamic Finance Question: What are the…
CelcomDigi Plans RM10 Billion Sukuk Programme to Support Capital Spending and Refinance Debt
Malaysia’s telecommunications group CelcomDigi Bhd has proposed a RM10 billion Islamic medium-term notes programme to support…
Sultanate Council Advances Plans for Islamic Microfinance Bank to Combat Poverty and Unemployment in Nigeria
The Sultanate Council is advancing plans to establish the Caliphate Islamic Microfinance Bank, an initiative aimed…
Cashku Partners with Muamalat Invest to Expand Access to Shariah-Compliant Funds
Cashku has partnered with Muamalat Invest to expand access to Shariah-compliant investment products through its digital…
Community Bank Bangladesh Introduces Shariah-Compliant Banking Services
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has launched “Community Islamic,” a new banking initiative offering Shariah-compliant financial services…
Arada Raises USD 400 Million Through Five-Year Sukuk Issuance
Sharjah-based real estate developer Arada has raised USD 400 million through a five-year Sukuk issuance, marking…
BNM Launches MyCoverageOKU to Expand Access to Insurance and Takaful Information in Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched MyCoverageOKU, a digital platform designed to improve access to insurance…