Islamic scholars are reviewing practices such as sukuk repurchase agreements and tawarruq (purchase and resale) financing, as they push for the industry to focus more on the Islamic principles of risk-sharing and lending based on the real economy. See the rest here: Islamic finance may ‘return to roots’ (Times of Malta)

Branson’s bid to battle with BT Virgin has launched Virgin Media Business, an internet service for businesses across the UK that is a revamped version of its ntl:Telewest Business. Read the original: Virgin launches new business service (TechWorld)

Tecra and Satellite Pro models boast Windows 7 Toshiba is playing to its strengths in the business market with the announcement of two new models in its Tecra range. The Tecra A11 is a 15in Windows 7 Professional model while the Tecra M11 has a 14in display. Read the original here: Toshiba launches new business laptops (TechWorld)

Nomura To Buy a Commodities Business From Nexen Read more here: Nomura To Buy a Commodities Business From Nexen (Fox News)

United Business Media At Overweight: Barclays See more here: United Business Media At Overweight: Barclays (Fox News)

I continue to be very impressed with Synology’s small business storage products, and the new DS1010+ is no exception. Go here to see the original: InfoWorld review: Small business storage finds a new gear (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News)