
What looks like a bond and acts like a bond but isn't a bond?
The Indicator from Planet Money
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Understanding Sukuk: The Islamic Alternative to Bonds
This chapter examines Sukuk as financial instruments rooted in Islamic finance principles, focusing on their asset-based nature and prohibition of interest. It highlights the significant growth of the Sukuk market within the broader context of the expanding $3.2 trillion Islamic finance sector.
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