Socially Responsible Investing Sounds Appealing, but Does it Actually Work?
Make money, do good, feel good, save the planet. That’s the pitch for socially and environmentally responsible investing. And this form of investing is...
BlackRock and HSBC Launch Saudi Investment Funds
Two prominent asset managers have launched dedicated Saudi Arabia investment funds seven months after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi sparked international outrage. The...
Microsoft and JPMorgan Chase Team Up on Blockchain Efforts
JPMorgan Chase is taking its blockchain technology efforts a step further by partnering with Microsoft to power its platform. This shows that although cryptocurrency...
How Traditional Islamic Giving Can Play a Role in the Future...
Humanitarian disasters have led to an unprecedented level of forced displacement. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reports more displaced persons now than...
Issuers, Investors Urged to Grab Opportunity in Green Bonds
Columbia Threadneedle and Amundi have issued calls for investors to pay closer heed to green bonds, while urging issuers such as the UK's Debt...
Amazon Web Services Launches Managed Blockchain Service
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing platform subsidiary of retail giant Amazon, has made its Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) generally available, according to an announcement on...