The Rich Dad, Poor Dad book by Robert Kiyosaki is an international best seller and has become inspiration for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of how money works. The book tells the story of the author’s two fathers and their very different attitudes to money. Robert’s real father is the so-called …
The world is starting to take notice of the Islamic finance sector and the benefits to everyone it can bring. The growth story is one of an industry worth only $200 billion in 2003 to one expected to hit $4 trillion by 2030. Despite the growth however there is still a considerable amount of misconceptions …
Your first investment plan is an important step in building a better financial future, but before you start this new adventure it is perfectly natural to have questions and concerns. This is why the team at COCOA have put together 5 of the most common questions all new investors should ask themselves to help them …
As an Islamic robo-advisor one of the most common questions we get asked at COCOA is about sukuk as a sharia-compliant alternative to bonds. These questions are quite understandable given bonds are based on an interest rates and the use of such are not possible within Islamic investing. Below we explain more of the features …
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Over the years, Islamic finance has grown at a rapid pace globally and is now a market worth more than $3.5 trillion. I set out to explain the 5 advantages that Islamic finance offers. It helps by assisting financial inclusion World Bank defines financial inclusion as ‘Financial inclusion means that individuals and businesses have access …
If the term robo-advisor makes you think of a futuristic robot running around with your money you can relax, we are not robot investment advisors but we absolutely use the best of technology to bring you our service. Many people are asking, why are so many people switching to a robo-advisor and what exactly is …
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When it comes to investing statistically it is women that excel, not men. At COCOA we explore some of the reasons why. The world has changed a lot over the last 50 years; many industries that were once dominated by men have finally become more level playing fields where applicants actually compete on ability. …
Islamic investing has been growing in popularity for years although many have little or no understanding of the true benefits that this form of investing can have for the individual and on society as a whole. From centers such as London and Kuala Lumpur, the industry has grown to now stand at over USD 3.5 …
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