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Investments that adhere to Islamic law have at least one advantage at the moment: hey restrict the use of leverage, according to a report from State Street Corp.

Investments that adhere to Islamic law have at least one advantage at the moment: They restrict the use of leverage, according to a report from State Street Corp.

“The tenets of Islamic finance — lower leverage, transparency and no speculation — make it an attractive invest

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