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Islamic finance: a vehicle for economic development
, 2009 Islamic finance is based on adherence to Shariah, or Islamic law, by prohibiting paying or charging usury or interest. This paper discusses the theological background for the differences between Islamic banking and conventional banking.
Mavrakis, Nadia
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Islamic financial contracting forms in Saudi Arabia: Law and practice [PDF]
, 2014 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel UniversityThe main objective of this research is to examine whether the current practices of Islamic banking and financial activities in Saudi Arabia are compatible ...
Al-Shamrani, Ali Saeed
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Environmental sustainability and political influence increasingly shape corporate strategy, yet the link between politically appointed executives and firms' environmental actions remains underexplored. This study investigates whether political appointments to top executive positions influence the adoption of green action initiatives and how ...
Post Raj Pokharel +3 more
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The growth of Islamic banking and finance in Malaysia. [PDF]
, 2011 Islamic banking and finance, is increasingly becoming a popular field of interest for economists and finance institutions for more than four decades, which has made a considerable niche area in the international financial markets.
Kayadibi, Saim
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Islamic sustainable finance: how does SRI sukuk matter? [PDF]
The global financial crisis (GFC) of 2008 and subsequent economic crises have highlighted the unsustainability and irresponsibility of the financial system towards society.
Shaharuddin, Siti Saffa +2 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines how firms secure legitimacy in markets where faith‐based expectations and environmental responsibility intersect, focusing on halal–green cosmetics among Muslim women. It conceptualises halal trust and green trust as parallel legitimacy pathways reflecting faith‐based legitimacy and environmental credibility, respectively ...
Dwi Suhartanto +4 more
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, 2014 Islamic finance is one of the most rapidly growing segments of the global financial system. However, despite the increasing importance of Islamic finance, particularly in developing economies in the Middle East and South-East Asia, religious and social ...
Gait, A, Worthington, AC
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Intertwining HR Practices and Sustainability: A Cross‐Systematization of the Current Literature
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Nowadays, organizations are experiencing a reorientation of their corporate strategies to pursue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here, not only can the concept of sustainability be interpreted in several ways but even each human resource (HR) practice seems to contribute to sustainable business performance differently.
Silvia Barghini +2 more
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Islamic finance in Russia: A market review and the legal environment. [PDF]
Glob Financ J, 2020 Kalimullina M.
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A COMPARISON BETWEEN ISLAMIC AND CONVENTIONAL HOME FINANCING IN KUWAIT: CLIENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE FACILITES OFFERED BY THE NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT AND KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE [PDF]
, 2010 This study determines the awareness of the Islamic home inance products compared with conventional home financing, as well as clients’ perceptions of home financing, with the National Bank of Kuwait represented as a traditional Bank and the Kuwait ...
ALMUTAIRI, HUMOUD
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