Offered as a PDF file, the report also includes a glossary of key terms. Another Approach Describes an alternative approach to Islamic banking which proposes to avoid problems such as the inability to set up interest-free banks in most countries, and the erosion of capital value due to inflation. Covers a range of financial issues including lending, investing, and insuring. Topics covered include finance, security markets, banking, administration and management, marketing, and industrial organisation. 20000910 Qualisteam Offers links to banking and financial resources from around the world including over 3000 banks, and details of over 100 countries' financial markets.
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Examines innovation, competition, and efficiency within the industry, and the effectiveness with which it serves business, consumers, and the UK economy. Features the review consultation document, subsequent responses, press releases, and the March 2000 report on Competition in UK Banking. 19990501 Russian Economy Two full text publications, the first entitled From Predation to Prosperity, discusses Russia's progress through economic reform and subsequent repercussions, while the second, Fixing Russia's Banks concentrates on the banking system and state of the ruble. Both are available in PDF format. Data provided covers the period 1995-1999.