Islamic Finance Provides Way Out of Economic Crisis

Sunday’s Zaman: Islamic Finance Provides Way Out of Economic Crisis Summary: This article traces the reasons behind the global financial crisis and suggests Islamic finance as a cure to the crisis...

Posted on: July 18, 2009

Recession Loosens Grip But Weak Recovery Ahead

IMF Outlook Update: Recession Loosens Grip But Weak Recovery Ahead Summary: The global economy is beginning to pull out of a recession unprecedented in the post–World War II era, but stabilization...

Posted on: July 18, 2009

Financial Crisis Sparks Interest in Islamic Banking

Muslim Media Network: Financial Crisis Sparks Interest in Islamic Banking Author/Editor: Dr. A. S. Nakadar Summary: Author makes a comparison between Islamic Financial System and Classic Financial system and try to find...

Posted on: July 18, 2009

Fiscal Implications of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis

IMF Staff Position Note: Fiscal Implications of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis Summary: The global financial crisis is having major implications for the public finances of most countries. Fiscal revenues...

Posted on: July 18, 2009

Globalization and Emerging Markets: With or Without Crash?

Authors/Editors: Philippe Martin Summary: This paper develops a theory of financial crisis based on the demand side of the economy. The impact of financial and trade globalizations on asset prices, investment...

Posted on: July 18, 2009

Financial Stress, Downturns, and Recoveries
Working Paper No. 09/100: Financial...

Author/Editor: Cardarelli, Roberto; Elekdag, Selim; Lall, Subir Summary: This paper examines why some financial stress episodes lead to economic downturns. The paper identifies episodes of financial turmoil using a financial stress...

Posted on: May 28, 2009

Fresh Approach Needed in Banking System
IMF Survey: Fresh Approach Needed...

Summary: Fresh, innovative thinking is needed to solve the deeply rooted problems in the banking sector. The IMF should spearhead a new compact between the world of finance and the...

Posted on: May 28, 2009

How to Ensure Financial Stability After the Crisis
IMF Survey: How...

Summary: An IMF-sponsored systemic risk symposium explores issues such as which financial institutions should be regulated, what policies are needed to mitigate systemic risk, whether there should be a single...

Posted on: May 28, 2009

MITIGATING RISKS IN ENERGY PROJECTS
By Imran Malik
President / CEO ...

Load-shedding is common these days, adversely affecting trade and industry and causing great inconvenience to the people, particularly students preparing for final examinations. There may be some plausible reasons for...

Posted on: May 26, 2009

ADFIMI-KKTCKB Joint Seminar
Computer Spreadsheet Analysis For Banking Operations

ADFIMI-KKTCKB Joint Seminar "COMPUTER SPREADSHEET ANALYSIS FOR BANKING OPERATIONS" Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) 30 March-01 April 2009 I have the pleasure of inviting you to ADFIMI's subject matter seminar. The...

Posted on: March 12, 2009