... in its attempt to construct multi-dimensional IFI for Indian states/UTs by applying TOPSIS. It will prove useful for future researchers by combining several aspects of financial inclusion into single index. access of financial services; and usage of financial services. The score of India...

...Abu Umar Faruq Ahmad; A.B. Rafique Ahmad Purpose The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the existing body of work in the area of Islamic microfinance by examining the co‐operative nature of Islamic financial services providers (IFSPs) in Australia. Design/methodology/approach The method...

... in the development of Islamic financial market, including banking, capital market and Takaful. Finally, Tabung Haji is considered as one of the popular investment institutions for Malaysian Muslim as it offers very competitive bonus to the depositors. This very foundation of the Islamic financial services...

... (Diamond, 1991); and second is the availability of enough capital or collateral against which claims can be made in case of default (Holmstrom and Tirole, 1993). Banking Poverty Disadvantaged groups Financial services Islam Attacking persistent poverty and overcoming low levels of social...