Islamic finance players eye Middle East growth

Regional improvements in trading platforms, settlement systems and regulatory frameworks should help make Islamic finance more accessible.

Islamic finance is the major way of banking and financing within Islamic communities. The Shariah-compliant segment is designed according to the Islamic law, which prohibits certain activities such as collection of interests, as well as investments in businesses deemed harmful, including pornography and tobacco.

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