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Islamic finance case study: Supporting SRI sukuk momentum in Malaysia
An active Islamic finance issuer, Malaysia-based Cagamas wanted to push the bar when it came to their shariah-compliant fundraising activities in 2020. Working with multiple partners, Cagamas was able to successfully issue its debut 3-Year Asean sustainability SRI sukuk worth 100 million Malaysian ringgit late last year.
28 Sep 2021
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Affin Islamic partners Great Eastern Takaful to launch takaful plans
AFFIN Islamic Bank Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Affin Bank Bhd has collaborated with Great Eastern Takaful Bhd to launch its latest product, a series of takaful plans targeted to its customers called the Affin Vantage-i Series.
28 Sep 2021
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Islamic finance now capable to lead from the front, says Sultan Nazrin
The response of the Islamic finance industry to the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that it can lead from the front, as opposed to merely following the consensus, said Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.
24 Sep 2021
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Malaysia records higher number of MidS listings as asset class grew significantly over last decade; championed ICM growth
Malaysia, as with most global jurisdictions, saw an overall decline in initial public offerings (IPOs) over the last decade, as more companies chose to stay private for longer, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).
23 Sep 2021
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Complementary relationship with ESG to boost Islamic finance growth — Bursa chairman
Islamic finance has significant global growth potential in line with the growing worldwide movement towards environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), given their commonalities.
23 Sep 2021
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RAM Ratings reaffirms West Coast Expressway’s guaranteed sukuk ratings
RAM Ratings has reaffirmed the AAA(bg/fg)/Stable rating of West Coast Expressway Sdn Bhd’s (WCE or the Company) RM1 bil Guaranteed Sukuk Murabahah Programme (2015/2036). The rating reflects irrevocable and unconditional kafalah guarantees extended by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (rated AAA/Stable/P1) and Danajamin Nasional Berhad (rated AAA/Stable/P1), which enhance the credit strength of the Sukuk beyond WCE’s standalone credit position. WCE is the concessionaire for the construction, maintenance and financing of the closed tolled section of the 193-km West Coast Expressway (or the Expressway) linking the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia from Banting in Selangor to Changkat Jering in Taiping, Perak.
22 Sep 2021
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Cagamas reaffirms leadership position with multiple regional awards by the asset and GIFA
In recognition of its contribution towards the development and promotion of Islamic Finance, Cagamas Berhad (Cagamas/the Company), the National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia, was honoured with the prestigious Islamic Issuer of the Year - Quasi-Sovereign (Issuer/Adviser) award, as well as the Best ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk - Quasi-Sovereign (Best in Sustainable Finance) and the Best ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk - Quasi-Sovereign (Best Deals by Country) awards for its RM100 Million Sustainability SRI Commodity Murabaha sukuk, at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2021 virtual ceremony.
21 Sep 2021
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SC launches fiver year Capital Market Masterplan to support Malaysia's next stage of growth
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today launched the third Capital Market Masterplan (CMP3), which will serve as a strategic framework for the growth of Malaysia’s capital market over the next five years. It seeks to leverage on the strengths and potential of the Malaysian capital market to accelerate economic growth that is sustainable and inclusive.
21 Sep 2021
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