Read more about the article Saudi NDMC domestic Sovereign Sukuk issuance momentum continues in February and March 2022 with an aggregate SAR23.6bn (US$6.3bn) of regular offerings and SAR26.2bn (US$6.98bn) through a standalone Sukuk to unify sovereign domestic issuances

Saudi NDMC domestic Sovereign Sukuk issuance momentum continues in February and March 2022 with an aggregate SAR23.6bn (US$6.3bn) of regular offerings and SAR26.2bn (US$6.98bn) through a standalone Sukuk to unify sovereign domestic issuances

The National Debt Management Centre (NDMC) of the Saudi Ministry of Finance (MoF) Saudi Arabia issued its second and third consecutive monthly Sukuk issuance under its Saudi Riyal-denominated Sukuk Issuance…

Continue ReadingSaudi NDMC domestic Sovereign Sukuk issuance momentum continues in February and March 2022 with an aggregate SAR23.6bn (US$6.3bn) of regular offerings and SAR26.2bn (US$6.98bn) through a standalone Sukuk to unify sovereign domestic issuances
Read more about the article Nigeria scales up its Sukuk issuance policy and capacities with a debut infrastructure linked issuance by the Federal Capital Territory and an international issuance edging closer

Nigeria scales up its Sukuk issuance policy and capacities with a debut infrastructure linked issuance by the Federal Capital Territory and an international issuance edging closer

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) is enhancing its Sukuk issuance policy and seems to be edging towards issuing its first offering in the international market in addition to more…

Continue ReadingNigeria scales up its Sukuk issuance policy and capacities with a debut infrastructure linked issuance by the Federal Capital Territory and an international issuance edging closer
Read more about the article Strong investor demand for Turkish Government US$3bn Sukuk Ijarah certificates in February 2022 despite Lira volatility and high national Dollar debt

Strong investor demand for Turkish Government US$3bn Sukuk Ijarah certificates in February 2022 despite Lira volatility and high national Dollar debt

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury & Finance continues to raise funds from the international markets through Sukuk issuances as part of its active but diversified public funding and debt strategy.…

Continue ReadingStrong investor demand for Turkish Government US$3bn Sukuk Ijarah certificates in February 2022 despite Lira volatility and high national Dollar debt
Read more about the article UN’s IFAD engages with IsDB Group to boost Arab African trade and investment flows in the agricultural sector and plans a greater role for Islamic development finance including a debut Sukuk

UN’s IFAD engages with IsDB Group to boost Arab African trade and investment flows in the agricultural sector and plans a greater role for Islamic development finance including a debut Sukuk

Ways to boost Arab African trade and investment and the role for Islamic finance has featured strongly in recent months. In Cairo in early March 2022 the Third Board of…

Continue ReadingUN’s IFAD engages with IsDB Group to boost Arab African trade and investment flows in the agricultural sector and plans a greater role for Islamic development finance including a debut Sukuk
Read more about the article New digital banks and Fintech licences keep the digitisation momentum going in the Islamic financial sector in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Pakistan

New digital banks and Fintech licences keep the digitisation momentum going in the Islamic financial sector in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Pakistan

Digital banks and FinTech applications and companies continue to flourish in the Islamic finance space in the first quarter of 2022. In Saudi Arabia, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the…

Continue ReadingNew digital banks and Fintech licences keep the digitisation momentum going in the Islamic financial sector in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Pakistan
Read more about the article Saudi NDMC Kicks off 2022 Domestic Sovereign Sukuk Issuance Programme with SAR2.833bn (US$755.09m) Offering in January Auction

Saudi NDMC Kicks off 2022 Domestic Sovereign Sukuk Issuance Programme with SAR2.833bn (US$755.09m) Offering in January Auction

The National Debt Management Centre (NDMC) of the Saudi Ministry of Finance (MoF) Saudi Arabia kicked off its 2022 Saudi Riyal-denominated Sukuk Issuance Programme with a two-tranche offering totalling SAR2.833…

Continue ReadingSaudi NDMC Kicks off 2022 Domestic Sovereign Sukuk Issuance Programme with SAR2.833bn (US$755.09m) Offering in January Auction
Read more about the article Riyad Bank Latest Institution to Issue US$750m Perpetual Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Sukuk Linked to Sustainability

Riyad Bank Latest Institution to Issue US$750m Perpetual Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Sukuk Linked to Sustainability

Sukuk issuances linked to Sustainability, ESG, SRI and Green Finance continue to gain momentum in the global Islamic capital market, albeit the pace of issuances could be even more urgent…

Continue ReadingRiyad Bank Latest Institution to Issue US$750m Perpetual Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Sukuk Linked to Sustainability
Read more about the article Al Rajhi Bank Upsizes Sukuk Issuance to SAR6.5bn (US$1.74bn) Following Huge Market Demand as Sukuk Issuance in Saudi Arabia Makes a Buoyant Start to 2022

Al Rajhi Bank Upsizes Sukuk Issuance to SAR6.5bn (US$1.74bn) Following Huge Market Demand as Sukuk Issuance in Saudi Arabia Makes a Buoyant Start to 2022

The Sukuk market in 2022 has started with a big bang continuing where it had left off in a record 2021 with US$252.3 billion of primary issuances, according to Fitch…

Continue ReadingAl Rajhi Bank Upsizes Sukuk Issuance to SAR6.5bn (US$1.74bn) Following Huge Market Demand as Sukuk Issuance in Saudi Arabia Makes a Buoyant Start to 2022
Read more about the article Pakistan Government Returns to International Market with First Sovereign Issuance in 2022 Raising US$1bn Through a Sukuk Al-Ijarah Offering

Pakistan Government Returns to International Market with First Sovereign Issuance in 2022 Raising US$1bn Through a Sukuk Al-Ijarah Offering

The Government of Pakistan returned to the international market after an absence of four years with the first sovereign Sukuk issuance of 2022 with a US$1 billion Unsubordinated Reg. S…

Continue ReadingPakistan Government Returns to International Market with First Sovereign Issuance in 2022 Raising US$1bn Through a Sukuk Al-Ijarah Offering