Will UK Business Relocate due to Brexit?
Was interviewed by Radio 2Ser Sydney on the possible impact of Brexit on British firms. Access by clicking here Continue reading Will UK Business Relocate due to Brexit?
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What are the implication of the US-China trade war on Australia
I was interviewed by the China Global Television Network (CGTN) in August 2018 on the topic of the implications of the US-China trade war on Australia. Click here to watch the interview. Continue reading What are the implication of the US-China trade war on Australia
US versus China- Who will dominate tech? ACRI event
In December 2018, I joined former Australian Foreign Minister, Bob Carr and Industry expert Sandy Plunkett to discuss the Tech war between the US and China. The event was organzied by the Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI, University of Technology Sydney, Australia. Continue reading US versus China- Who will dominate tech? ACRI event
New Article: “Social Reporting by Islamic Banks: Does Social Justice Matter?” Published in Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal
Authors: Rania Kamla and Hussain G. Rammal Available online: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17091293&show=abstract The study examines social reporting by Islamic banks with special emphasis on themes related to social justice. By using critical theory and ‘immanent critique’, the study attempts to explain and delineate reasons for disclosures and silences in Islamic banks’ annual reports and websites vis-à-vis social justice. Using Content analysis of annual reports and websites of 19 Islamic banks, the study finds that Islamic banks’ disclosures emphasis their religious character through claims that they adhere to Sharia’s teachings. Their disclosures, however, lack specific or detailed information regarding schemes or initiatives vis-à-vis poverty eradication or … Continue reading New Article: “Social Reporting by Islamic Banks: Does Social Justice Matter?” Published in Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal
Article Published in Accounting History Journal “Islamic Banking in Pakistan: A history of Emergent Accountability and Regulation”
Article Published in Accounting History Journal “Islamic Banking in Pakistan: A history of Emergent Accountability and Regulation” This study presents a history of the Islamic banking sector, its accountability and regulation in Pakistan, set in its contexts of the rise … Continue reading Article Published in Accounting History Journal “Islamic Banking in Pakistan: A history of Emergent Accountability and Regulation”
“Culture and business networks”. Article on International Business Negotiations with Arab Managers published in International Business Review
“Culture and business networks”. Article on International Business Negotiations with Arab Managers published in International Business Review The Arab world is an important economic region due to its natural resources, geographic location and political influence. However, limited attention has been … Continue reading “Culture and business networks”. Article on International Business Negotiations with Arab Managers published in International Business Review
Islamic Finance
The latest issue of the Journal of Financial Services Marketing is now available. Guest edited by Hussain Rammal, the special issue covers a range of topics from the Islamic Banking and Finance sector and includes contributions from authors in Asia, Africa and Europe. http://www.palgrave-journals.com/fsm/journal/v15/n3/index.html Continue reading Islamic Finance
Geely’s Acquisition of Volvo: The “Made in” versus “Made by” Argument
Geely’s acquisition of Volvo is another example of the growing trend of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and cross-ownership in the automobile industry. Not many would have predicted that the Ford owned Volvo would one day be owned by a Chinese car manufacturer. Similarly, not many would have predicted the acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover by India’s Tata Motors a few years ago. The investment across brands and ownership of brand portfolio by the large automobile manufacturers can make it difficult for consumers to identify “who owns what”. For example Volkswagen recently acquired a 49.9% stake in Porsche AG … Continue reading Geely’s Acquisition of Volvo: The “Made in” versus “Made by” Argument
Averting a Greek Tragedy
With debts in excess of 300 billion Euros, Greece is at the mercy of “outsiders” for financial aid. It is no longer a question of “if” Greece will need foreign help but more a question of “who” will help out. While Greece has raised some funds through the issuance of government bonds, it cannot handle this crisis alone. The million dollar (or 300 billion Euros) question is whether the European Union (EU) will come to Greece’s aid? To answer this one needs to look at some facts: – The EU is an economic union with high levels of integration. Therefore … Continue reading Averting a Greek Tragedy
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