Islamic finance is growing faster than ever, and new figures show a surprising leader at the top. According to Global Finance Magazine, Sudan holds the largest volume of assets in Islamic banks worldwide, an estimated $484 billion, placing it ahead of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.

Freelancing is no longer a fringe labor model; it’s now reshaping national income profiles. According to recent Payoneer data, the Philippines and India are leading the globe in freelance income growth, with year-over-year surges of 208% and 160% respectively.