FW: Epicentre - (Infographic) Sukuk Going Green: Malaysia Continues To Drive Innovation

 

 

October 2017 / Safar 1439H The issuance of world's first Green SRI sukuk by Malaysia not only serves as a testament for its leadership in sukuk market but also exemplifies the country's commitment towards green and sustainable responsible investments. Malaysia's experience in facilitating the green sukuk issuance by developing the necessary framework and infrastructure for a conducive market of green sukuk is set to become a model in bridging Islamic finance and SRI industry. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: Assistant Governor's Welcoming Remarks at the Malaysia Country Showcase, IFSB Summit 2017 With Islamic finance fast gaining a strong foothold in many countries, Malaysia hopes to be able to contribute to this dynamic phase of Islamic finance development by providing an array of reliable, high quality professional services; one that is backed by decades of experience. READ MORE HERE Securities Commission Malaysia and ISRA publish textbook on "Sukuk: Principles and Practices" Securities Commission Malaysia and The International Shari'ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance released a joint publication on 'Ṣukuk: Principles & Practices' launched by His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah at the Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum 2017 in Kuala Lumpur. READ MORE HERE A Resolute Demand – Panellists See Promising Opportunities for Islamic Finance amid Challenges During Day 1 of the IFSB Summit 2017 Thought leaders and key players of the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI) opined that demand for products by the Islamic financial services industry will remain resolute on account of various demand-pull and supply-push factors in recent times. READ MORE HERE Unlock Innovation and Embrace Technology – The IFSB Summit 2017 Concludes as the Way Forward for Islamic Finance The second day of the IFSB Summit 2017 saw thought leaders and key players of the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI) deliberate on the way forward for the Islamic finance industry, particularly in terms of strengthening value proposition while lowering transaction complexities through greater standardisation. READ MORE HERE Please log on to www.mifc.com or call +603 26923481 for more information. Copyright © 2017 Bank Negara Malaysia. All rights reserved. DISCLAIMER: The copyright and any other rights in the selection, coordination, arrangement and enhancement of the information in this electronic newsletter are owned by Bank Negara Malaysia. No part of this electronic newsletter may be modified, reproduced or published without prior permission in writing from Bank Negara Malaysia and the relevant copyright owner. Although every effort has been made to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, adequacy and completeness of this electronic newsletter, Bank Negara Malaysia accepts no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions, if any. The information contained in this electronic newsletter is only up-to-date at the time of transmission, and is not exhaustive and may be updated from time to time on the website: www.mifc.com. Bank Negara Malaysia shall not be liable for loss or damage caused by viruses transmitted by this electronic newsletter. Bank Negara Malaysia is not responsible for any unauthorised changes made to the information in this electronic newsletter or for the effect of such changes. Bank Negara Malaysia appreciates any feedback or suggestions for improvement.