This book focuses on recent developments in financial technology, specifically, how Fintech affects the Islamic finance industry. It simultaneously presents theories, practice, and key issues and examines the challenges of shariah compliance and explores opportunities for riba-free finance.

1. Topical issues in Islamic Economics and Finance 2. Emergence of Islamic Digital Economy 3. The Role of Islamic Social Finance in Poverty Eradication 4. Islamic Financial technology (Fintech) Defiance and Success countering Covid-19 Pandemic for SMEs 5. On the Mind and Spirit of the Islamic Framework: Behavioural Economics/Socio-Economic Justice 6.Islamic Banking in Non-Muslim Countries 7. On Shari`Ah Indices and Spirituality Lead Prosperity 8. Islamic Insurance (Takaful): An Overview 9. Determinants of Islamic Banking Industry performance: Does Economic Value Added (EVA) matter? 10. An analysis of credit risk in selected Islamic banks from OIC Countries 11. Mediating the Effect of Corporate Image on Islamic Banks' Loyalty: The Role of Religiosity, Collectivism, Sight Cues and CSR 12. Gender Disparities in Corporate E-discourse of Islamic Banks in Pakistan 13. Evaluation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria in banking practices. A Comparison of Islamic and Conventional banks of Pakistan 14. The Role of Islamic finance in the Shadow Economy 15. Mutual Fund Performance: The case of Saudi Arabia 16. Strident Response of the Islamic Banking Industry on Political, Financial, and Pandemic Events 17. Interpretations of Musharakah Mutanaqisah in Islamic Finance: A Cross-Cultural Perspective 18. Opportunities for Developing New Islamic Financial Services in the Emerging Markets 19. The Power of Faith-Based Finance: How Islamic Finance Supports the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 20. Conclusions on Topical Issues in Islamic Economics and Finance