27.02.2009 - Oil liquidity crunch likely to retard Islamic banking growth
From Khaleejtimes.com: Growth in Islamic banking is likely to slow because falling oil prices are squeezing long-term sources of funds in many Muslim countries, Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday. "There is still a vital link between oil prices and Islamic banks, as most operate in hydrocarbon-exporting economies," said Anouar Hassoune, Moody's vice-president. " As they face increasingly limited funding sources, Islamic banks will find it more difficult to grow moving forward.".... Full Article: Source
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