Sukuk Issuances In The Age Of ESG

Bashar Al Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings

24-Nov-22 08:00

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Islamic bonds or sukuks continued to record resilience compared to conventional bonds despite volatile crude oil prices, a high interest rate environment and general geopolitical uncertainty. How will it fare with increasing awareness of ESG investing? Bashar Al Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings talks to us about the challenges Islamic finance is set to face with a global standardisation issue as well as what Malaysia needs to do to make its mark as an international hub for shariah-compliant investments.

Produced by: Moh Heng Ying

Presented by: Keith Kam

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Categories: Corporates, investments, financial wellness

Tags: esg investing, islamic finance, islamic bonds, sukuk, crude oil prices,

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