As Islamic finance marks its 50th anniversary since the founding of first Islamic commercial bank in 1975, the industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and expansion. In 2024, global Islamic finance assets reached US$5.98 trillion, reflecting a 21% year-on-year growth. This year’s edition of the Islamic Finance Development Report (IFDI) highlights this.

The Islamic Finance Development Report 2025 evaluates the global performance of the Islamic finance industry throughout 2024, highlighting its transformation over the past five decades—from a niche offering to a mainstream financial system in many countries and regions. The report’s analysis is driven by data from 140 countries, measured across five key dimensions: Financial Performance, Governance, Knowledge, Sustainability, and Awareness.

The report is launched in partnership with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector (ICD) of the Islamic Development Bank Group.

Access the full report to find out more about:

• A look at the Islamic finance industry’s development over the past 50 years
• Up-to-date statistics on the global Islamic finance industry and its projected growth
• Most-developed countries in Islamic finance according to IFDI 2025
• Exclusive interviews and executive articles by leading Islamic finance professionals
• Main markets and trends impacting the Islamic finance industry

Partner Matt O’Meara, along with other industry leaders from both the private and public sector, will be joining LPGP Connect’s 10th Annual Private Debt Conference on October 14th in Chicago. Sessions will include the current state of the Private Debt market, market disruptions, opportunities and associated strategies for real-world application.

Matt will be speaking on the fire side chat, “Bridging Public Finance and Private Credit: Mobilizing Capital For Growth and Impact.” For further information on this event, please visit the LPGP Connect website.

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC) is included among the 11 Best Bank Dividend Stocks to Buy.

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Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC) is a prominent American commercial bank with a strong footprint in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Ranking among the top ten banks in the country, it enjoys a solid market position in high-growth states like Florida and Georgia. Recently, the bank has prioritized digital innovation and technology development to improve service delivery and remain competitive against fintech firms.

Regulatory compliance remains a key focus for Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC), as it operates under enhanced prudential standards and capital requirements as a Category III banking organization. Adhering to these standards is essential for sustaining its operations and long-term strategies. At the same time, Truist’s disciplined approach to capital management allows it to maintain financial stability while pursuing strategic growth opportunities, including potential mergers and acquisitions.

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC) is also popular among investors because of its dividend policy. The company has been making regular payments to shareholders since 1997. Currently, it offers a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.53%, as of September 24.

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