Indonesia raises $3.25 bln in its biggest global sukuk sale | Reuters JAKARTA, May 25 (Reuters) – Indonesia has raised $3.25 billion by selling U.S. dollar-denominated Islamic bonds with 5-year and 10-year tenures, the country’s biggest global sukuk issuance, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.
Malaysia dominates global sukuk markets in 2020, chalks up market share of 39.2% Source: Malaysia dominates global sukuk markets in 2020, chalks up market share of 39.2% | The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR: Higher digitalisation and financial technology (fintech) collaborations can help strengthen the Islamic finance industry’s resilience and open new avenues for growth, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar. Source: Digitalisation, fintech tie-ups offer new avenues for Islamic finance | The Star
LONDON – The government of the United Kingdom plans to issue its second sovereign sukuk during the first half of 2021, according to a UK Treasury spokesperson. “Further announcements, including on the precise timing and size of issuance, will be communicated in due course,” the spokesperson said in an email to Salaam Gateway on Wednesday (March 3). Full Article Link below- UK lines up sophomore sovereign sukuk for first half of 2021: HM Treasury | Salaam Gateway – Global Islamic Economy Gateway
Britain ‘perfectly placed’ to gain from Islamic finance boom, minister says UK trade minister Rona Fairhead said that London will continue to lead the West in Islamic finance Source: Britain ‘perfectly placed’ to gain from Islamic finance boom, minister says – The National
Malaysia works to solidify position as Islamic finance hub Central bank assistant governor sees potential in fintech to propel growth Source: Interview: Malaysia works to solidify position as Islamic finance hub- Nikkei Asian Review
