Cranganore correlates many of its business activities to Islamic finance, with outposts across the Muslim world. Our extensive skill set frames a gateway to unexpected capital sources.
Abu Dhabi and Jakarta implemented their free-trade agreement this month, harboring important implications for the Gulf nation. The UAE economy is about one-fifth the size of Indonesia. The announcement is also noteworthy because it emphasizes a type of South-South business…
We are intrigued by news out of Malaysia that the local asset-management arm of Nomura is now rolling out its Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund. Given that a new investment fund can take as long as a year to work…
Tucson, Arizona is a city with a population of about 550,000, perhaps best known as home for the University of Arizona. It is also home to Al Basha Grocery, a small provisions store that caters to local Muslims. There are—possibly—some…
China and its diaspora are abuzz this month with festivities tied to the Lunar New Year, celebrating the last animal in the zodiac, the pig. And while that may not spark much controversy in many countries, it does at least…
Vietnam-based Vietjet is no ordinary airline. It has carved out consumer awareness of its brand by featuring bikini-clad flight attendants. The gimmick has worked for its female founder; Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao became a billionaire after the airline’s initial public…