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Europe

The UK Can be a World Leader in Islamic Finance

Islamic finance is reinforcing the UK’s position as a global financial hub, says Amir Firdaus, CFO of the UK’s oldest and largest Islamic bank,...

UK Islamic FinTech Panel Re-launched for 2019

The independent group of Islamic finance and fintech practitioners re-convened under the UK Islamic FinTech Panel ahead of UK FinTech Week this week. The Panel,...

Hemfosa Intends to Issue Green Bonds and Announces Tender Offer for...

Hemfosa Fastigheter AB intends to offer bond investors to invest in new senior unsecured green bonds in SEK with maturity in May 2022 ,...

ITIF Releases Guide to Regulating Blockchain for Policymakers

The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) released recommendations for policymakers on how to regulate blockchain technology on April 30. Founded in 2006, ITIF is an independent nonprofit institute...

Franklin Templeton Launches Active Green Bond ETF

Managed by London-based David Zahn, head of European Fixed Income, and Rod MacPhee, portfolio manager, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group, the new Franklin Liberty...

Norway’s Oil Fund Eyes Bigger Green Bonds Allocation, Low Cost Cited

Norway’s NOK9.1trn (€942bn) sovereign wealth fund may further increase its allocation to green bonds, according to the fund’s management chief, who cited the low...