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What Are Sukuk?

23 October 2014

Sukuk is the plural of the Arabic word Sak, literally translated as title deed. They are financial certificates structured to comply with Islam’s prohibition on the charging or paying of interest (known as Riba) that grant an undivided interest or share in an underlying asset along with the profits, cash flows and risk commensurate with such ownership. Sukuk are often referred to as the Islamic equivalent of bonds.

GraySwan partners with EM Applications

22 October 2014

As investing in Africa grows in popularity GraySwan and EMA have formed an alliance to assist institutional and private client investors with market risk intelligence.

Asset allocation less risky than timing the market

21 October 2014

Investors have two basic choices to make. Do it yourself by timing the market or by predicting corrections, or leave it to a multi-manager with strategic and tactical asset allocation skills.

The Eurozone plots its long road to recovery

20 October 2014

We at the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group believe Europe in general will be in a slow-growth, low-inflationary environment for a considerable time. With that backdrop, we think a long-term, accommodative approach is needed to help spur the economy.

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