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Islamic finance - An alternative banking model?

Posted on 26 July 2012

Whether you’re bored of bank bashing or not, there’s no denying that people are searching for more trustworthy, transparent places to place their cash. And with the Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB) launching a table-topping 4% expected profit rate for its two-year fixed account, will faith-based bank accounts prove a popular alternative?
Contrary to what you may think, the account is open for anyone to apply. And as an Islamic bank, IBB does not pay interest. The rate is offered as an ‘expected profit rate’, because the Bank invests the funds into Sharia compliant and ethical trading activities. These activities deliver a profit over the 24 month term………………………………………..Full Article: Source

 
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