Emotional propensities and the contemporary Islamic banking industry

This paper explores the manner in which a range of issues relating to emotional propensities – including ethics, trust, fear and institutional exploitation these shape perceptions about Islamic banking industry UK. Much ethos practice Shariah that originally defined such activities have been lost amidst hegemony global capital(ism) lack innovation, transparency social concern cited as potential sources alienation for consumers otherwise likely be interested financial services. However, understanding regarding impact emotion this context is very limited, despite potentially representing motivations broad decision-making. A critical accounting framework used here interpret evidence from series 32 interviews conducted with UK-based Muslims. The analysis unmasks hidden interests banks suggests enhanced stakeholder participation might transformational terms meeting societal needs provided complex, but powerful, recognised.