Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

Global Sukuk Issuance Set to $130 Billion in 2019

Global Sukuk issuance is set to rise six per cent to around $130 billion this year, a fourth consecutive annual increase. Moody’s stated that the...

Australian Green Bond Market Set for Further Expansion

Australia has retained its position as the third largest issuer of Green bonds in the Asia Pacific region and has plenty of scope to...

Islamic Banking Sectors Might Get Addressed With A Little Boost After...

Beijing’s Belt and Road plans could support the Islamic financial part. China’s belt and street plans are a provincial framework speculation program crossing more than...

Contact Energy Wins Innovation in Energy Award for Green Borrowing Program

New Zealand-based power company Contact Energy wins Excellence in Energy Award by Deloitte in New Zealand in the Enegy Innovation category for its sustainable...

DOF, Bangsamoro to Set Up Islamic Bank

The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bangsamoro government have agreed to set up an Islamic Bank to provide financial access to micro, small...

RAM Assigns AA3 Rating to Press Metal’s Proposed Sukuk

RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has assigned an AA3/Stable rating to Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd’s proposed Islamic medium-term notes (IMTN) programme of...