Islamic finance gets temporary lifeline from high oil prices

Strong oil prices will spark renewed interest in Islamic finance but the $1tn industry is unlikely to garner broad acceptance in the long term, eclipsed by the products and pricing offered by conventional banks.

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Source: Gulf Times

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