Islamic Banking
Malaysia, UK tout Islamic finance to bridge green funding gap
Islamic finance’s framework naturally aligns with social finance, an official said.
Malaysia, UK tout Islamic finance to bridge green funding gap
Islamic finance’s framework naturally aligns with social finance, an official said.
Maybank kicks off Islamic banking operations in the Philippines
It is the first commercial bank in the country to get an IBU license.
Social Islami Bank faces weakened funding and liquidity
The possible withdrawal of central bank support can hurt depositor confidence.
Malaysian Islamic banks’ funding clean-up could take up to 5 years
Islamic banks need to strengthen their deposit base.
Islamic finance to become a $6.7t industry by 2027: LSEG
Malaysia and Indonesia are amongst the world’s top Islamic finance markets.
APAC Islamic banks continue upward trajectory with lift from new players
The launch of new Islamic players will improve access to financial services, says S&P.
CIMB Islamic, PETRONAS inks deal for Islamic commodity derivatives
This is PETRONAS’ first venture towards Shariah-compliant derivatives.
Indonesia’s Islamic financing to expand by 10% -12% in 2024: deputy gov
Indonesia’s sharia economy and finance maintained positive growth in 2023.
Malaysia’s Islamic banks continues to fly high in 2024: Fitch
Malaysia’s Islamic banking market is the third largest globally.
Malaysia proposes revisions to Islamic banking regulations
The central bank is inviting feedback to its exposure draft, until 31 March.
UOB Malaysia establishes inaugural Islamic debt programme
Tier 2 Sukuk Wakalah was given a fixed profit rate of 4.01% per annum.
Deutsche Bank, CIMB team up to expand Shariah-compliant custody services offerings
CIMB Islamic also named Deutsche Bank as its foreign custody services support.
Maybank Singapore approves landmark US$100m green-linked Islamic loan
Maritime transportation services company AET will use it to reduce GHG emissions.
The resilience and growth of Islamic Banking in Bangladesh
Islamic banking has played a pivotal role in creating employment opportunities for the 120 million individuals in Bangladesh.
Maybank opens Islamic wealth management hub in Singapore
It will offer end-to-end Islamic wealth solutions.
HLB and Cagamas concludes RM300m green deal
It is Malaysia's first corporate issuance relating to green housing loans and financing.
RHB Islamic Bank targets $1.28b in wealth management by 2026
Its new Visa multi-currency card and new Islamic wealth portal will help achieve this goal.