FeaturedIslamic FinanceIslamic bonds see growth amid oil price surgeIFM CorrespondentApril 4, 2022April 4, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentApril 4, 2022April 4, 2022 High oil prices are a key driver of this growth of Sukuk.... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceCapBay nets $7 mn to grow its Shariah-compliant supply chain finance armIFM CorrespondentDecember 20, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 20, 2021 The funding round was led by Kenanga Capital Islamic, a subsidiary of Kenanga Investment Bank... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceUAE Islamic banks record 5% increase in assets in 2020: Central BankInternational Finance Business DeskJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021 The investment represents around 19% of the total banking assets... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceIndonesia lists three sukuk valued at $3 bn on NASDAQ Dubai to fund socio-economic developmentInternational Finance Business DeskJune 18, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 18, 2021 The listing comes with a 10-year issuance of $1.25 bn and two issuances of $750 mm each, bringing Indonesia’s total value of listed sukuk to $19.75 bn... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceOil behemoth Aramco begins Islamic bond saleInternational Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2021 The sukuk sale, which began on June 7th, is expected to conclude on June 17th... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceSaudi Arabia’s Alkhabeer Capital announces its second round of subscriptions for REIT fundInternational Finance Business DeskMay 31, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 31, 2021 The company announced that the subscription period will be extended for 15 more working days... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceADIB launches digital platform for corporates in Iraq to meet growing business demandsInternational Finance Business DeskMay 20, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 20, 2021 The bank wants to strengthen its presence in the Iraqi market by launching its digital platform titled ADIB Direct... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceGlobal Islamic Finance to grow by 12% in 2021-22: S&PPritam BordoloiMay 4, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 4, 2021 The growth will be driven by increased sukuk issuance in key markets... Read more
Islamic FinanceMalaysia’s Aeon Credit Service establishes RM2 bn sukuk programmeInternational Finance DeskDecember 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 18, 2019 The programme will fund disbursements to customers and refinance existing loans... Read more
Islamic FinanceAldar lists $500 mn sukuk on the Abu Dhabi ExchangePritam BordoloiNovember 8, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 8, 2019 The sukuk carries a coupon rate of 3.875 percent for a period of 10 years... Read more