[New] Islamic finance assets have been forecast to reach more than US$ 2.6 trillion this year, with Islamic banks and Sukuk comprising, respectively, US$ 2 trillion and US$ 400 billion.
Policy Center
[New] With careful audits and analysis, the Islamic Finance Institute lessens the occurrence of risk and enhances financial stability.
AIMS Education
[New] Islamic banking and finance lack a unified global standard, which could lead to inconsistency in practices and products.
AIMS Education
[New] Azerbaijan is building open finance infrastructure that will accommodate Islamic products.
Fimple
[New] With 36 million people and an Islamic finance framework still in development, Uzbekistan represents perhaps the most significant longer-term opportunity in the CIS.
Fimple
[New] Islamic Banking and Finance has been a hope for the purified financial system around the globe and is being considered as the best option to address the damages of interest based system in financial industry.
alhudacibe
Islamic banking in Bangladesh has strong potential to become a leading model of ethical, inclusive, and development-oriented finance.
The Daily Star
S&P expects Islamic finance growth to recover gradually in 2027 if geopolitical tensions ease and global trade and energy flows normalise.
Khaleej Times
Discussions around Islamic finance in Kazakhstan have shifted from theoretical potential to practical implementation, including capital growth, investment attraction, Islamic banking, Islamic leasing and debt instruments.
The Astana Times
Financial markets going global have boosted digital banking, creating a higher demand for Islamic finance worldwide.
Velmie
The Maldives' Islamic banking ecosystem, led by institutions such as Maldives Islamic Bank, creates opportunities for Sharia-compliant digital financial products that align with domestic consumer preferences and broader regional trends across Muslim-majority markets.
The Fintech Times
Africa-focused Islamic infrastructure finance, particularly Sukuk-backed projects in energy, transport, and agriculture, represents another high-impact opportunity.
alhudacibe
The year 2026 presents a wide range of strategic opportunities for the Islamic finance industry. / Albania
alhudacibe
Looking ahead to 2026, new African entrants are expected to include Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, and Somalia or Somaliland, reflecting rising demand for Shariah-compliant financial services and broader financial inclusion objectives.
alhudacibe
There remains uncertainty about how draft sharia standard No. 62, proposed by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, will impact banks.
The Banker
Last updated: 11 June 2026
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