Tag Archives: Federal Reserve Board

Terror’s financiers

U.S. oversight needs to improve By Rachel Ehrenfeld and Alyssa A. Lappen Washington Times | Jan. 17, 2008 The antiquated Securities and Exchange Commission’s computer system prevents investigators from safeguarding U.S. market integrity. “It’s like working with one hand tied … Continue reading

Shari’a Finance: Cordless Bungee Jumping

by Alyssa A. Lappen Pajamas Media | Dec. 18, 2007 Despite flashy headlines extolling Shari’a finance (Islamic banking) and Wall Street bankers jumping into the market, don’t follow. It’s like bungee jumping without a cord—or following lemmings over a cliff. … Continue reading

Shari’a finance

by Alyssa A. Lappen FrontPage Magazine | Nov. 14, 2007 In October, Abu Dhabi Prince Nahayan Mabarak al-Nahayan advertised his ultra-conservative sheikdom’s openness “in this age of globalization,” and having had world trade “from ancient times” by welcoming 100 world-class … Continue reading