Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

Nikko AM Launches Corporate Hybrid Bond Fund

Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) has launched a Corporate Hybrid Bond fund dedicated to investing in hybrid debt of highly rated corporations. The fund is...

Challenges Facing the Global Green Sukuk

The Green Sukuk is a strategic market in the Non-Interest Finance Space designed to provide funding for sustainable projects in the globe. Saturna Capital...

Marc Affirms AA-IS Rating on Cerah Sama’s RM420 Million Sukuk

MARC has affirmed its AA-IS rating on Cerah Sama Sdn Bhd’s RM420 million sukuk. The rating outlook is stable. Cerah Sama is the investment...

First Islamic Bonds Have Been Listed on Astana International Exchange

Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce the first cross listing at AIX of Sukuk issued by Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB)...

Fintech Adopts Sharia to Win Customers in Indonesia

As banking by phone and digital payments continue to gain traction in Indonesia, fintech firms are looking to align themselves with Islam in the...

Toyota Says Investors Drive Growth in Green Bond Market

Bond buyers are spearheading the development of the green bond market, according to Toyota Motor Corp., which has been selling the debt through one...