UK - Omar Shaikh: Islamic banking could be perfect fit for Scotland

www.scotsman.com - YOU cannot mask what has happened to the banking industry over recent years. Alongside the near collapse of our biggest banks, there has been a disintegration of trust.
It has spurred many of us from the worlds of business, the churches and academia to explore new models of financial institution that bring together Islamic and ethical banking for a more socially-focused view of lending.
Today the Tods Murray/Islamic Finance Council UK (IFC) ethical finance forum will look at the practical challenges relating to marketing and distribution and discuss methods for measuring social returns.  (source)