Mar 06, 2023
When it comes to investment portfolio management, many investors tend to focus on equities, as they are often seen as the most exciting and potentially profitable asset class. However, [email protected] important not to overlook the role of bonds in a well-diversified portfolio.
Feb 10, 2023
In Malaysia, local government bonds saw gains due to the reopening of China and declining inflationary pressure. The sale of a 3-year government bond attracted strong demand. The corporate bond market in Malaysia saw a record high in issuances, with yields falling for all maturities. Foreign...
Jan 04, 2023
Development of SRI had been earmarked as a key growth area for the Malaysian capital markets under the Capital Market Masterplan (2001-2010). In 2014, the SC introduced the SRI Sukuk Framework @ now recognised as a pioneering regulatory development that integrates the principles of Shariah with...
Jan 03, 2023
Malaysia and Indonesia stand as the two largest issuers of Sukuk in Southeast Asia as well as the second- and third-largest in the world respectively, behind Saudi Arabia. Both countries have situated themselves as leaders in the recent shift toward sustainability in Islamic finance. Regulations...
Dec 22, 2022
Investors may view bonds as a relatively stable investment offering regular income and understand they are a form of debt used by companies and governments. However, when it comes to the ins and outs of bond pricing and performance, many investors may find a gap in their knowledge.
Dec 21, 2022
Malaysia has formulated various policies to drive its economic development and transformation toward becoming a high-income and sustainable nation. The Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, which was introduced in 2019, has underscored Islamic finance and an Islamic digital economy as among the key...
Dec 21, 2022
There is little doubt in the minds of financial market participants that Islamic finance has a natural affinity with sustainability. The underlying ethos is quite similar: making an investment decision on the basis of more than just profit. In addition, the typical negative screening list of the...
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