As the new coronavirus outbreak has already claimed hundreds of lives creating the fear of a global pandemic, some investors … More
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QIB’s Formosa Sukuk pins Taiwan on the Sukuk map
With QIB’s debut Formosa Sukuk facility issued last week, Taiwan has made it to the Sukuk world. Till this historic … More
Nigeria set to lead Africa’s Sukuk issuances with new Islamic papers in the works
Sukuk are gaining mainstream status as a funding tool in Nigeria where the Debt Management Office (DMO), the Niger State … More
As general defiance grows, Iraq establishes deposit insurance company
To build trust in Iraq’s tarnished banking system, a deposit insurance company has been established with the support of both … More
Ethiopia adopts Islamic banking; two banks in the making
Much revered for his courageous reconciliation with Eritrea and for engaging Ethiopia on the path to democracy, Prime Minister and … More
Mali seeks ICD’s help to set up fully-fledged Islamic bank
Over the past two years, Mali’s Ministry of Finance has been working on establishing a fully-fledged Islamic bank, MARC ROUSSOT … More
One WASH Fund to issue impact Sukuk in 2020 as new cholera outbreaks emerge
The One WASH Fund recently set up by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and … More
South Africa’s heavily indebted electricity provider looks at domestic and international Sukuk
South Africa’s debt-ridden electricity provider Eskom is mulling a US-dollar denominated Sukuk issuance while seeking proposals for a potential domestic … More
South Africa’s sophomore Sukuk in the pipeline
South Africa is currently preparing to issue its second sovereign Sukuk facility, MARC ROUSSOT reveals. It is understood that the … More
Nigerian federal government to continue Sukuk momentum with third offering this year
In a bid to fund infrastructure projects, diversify its sources of funding and further achieve financial inclusion, Nigeria’s Debt Management … More
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