Growing faster than conventional insurance lines, Malaysia’s takaful, or Islamic insurance, industry recorded a positive performance in 2015. In addition, the industry is expected to expand further in 2016. The central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), has been taking steps to actively promote the takaful segment. Although volatility in...
Amidst a mixed earnings performance around the world in 2015, Malaysia’s capital market posted modest growth over the course of the year. The sector grew by 2.1% in 2015, according to data compiled by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SCM), the capital market sector regulator, to reach RM2.82trn ($698bn) by the end of the year, which was 2.5...
There is no denying that the Islamic capital market is increasingly attracting global attention as an alternative means of raising capital and investing, as the array of sharia-compliant products continues to expand, offering high-quality and financially efficient structures in the international market. New products and innovative solutions...
In recent years Malaysia has strengthened its well-earned reputation as one of the world’s leading Islamic capital markets. By the end of 2015 the country commanded more than 54% of total outstanding global sukuk (sharia-compliant bonds) and more Islamic funds than any other fund domicile. As measured by overall assets under management...
An early adopter of sharia-compliant financial systems, Malaysia is now reaping the benefits as it continues to consolidate its global lead in Islamic finance. Following 23 years since commercial banks were allowed to offer Islamic banking products, the sector has emerged as a formidable force in providing funding to the Malaysian economy and...
Although funding conditions in Malaysia are tightening due to heightened macroeconomic risks, both domestically and abroad, the banking system as a whole remains profitable, liquid and well capitalised. The country’s 27 domestic and foreign banking institutions are amongst the most dynamic in the region, serving clients at home, as well as the...
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