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Malaysia: Securities Commission Launches Sustainable & Responsible Investment Sukuk Framework

2014-08-30 by Hafiz M. Ahmed

securities-commission-malaysiaThe Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today launched the Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk framework to facilitate the financing of sustainable and responsible investment initiatives. The proposal on the SRI Sukuk framework was first announced in the 2014 budget speech.

The launch of the SRI Sukuk framework is in line with the initiative set out under the SC’s Capital Market Masterplan two to promote socially responsible financing and investment. With the shifts in investor demographics, there are growing concerns over environmental and social impact of business and greater demand for stronger governance and ethics from businesses. The Malaysian capital market is well-positioned to capitalise on these changing trends and facilitate sustainable and responsible investing.

“The introduction of the SRI Sukuk framework is part of the SC’s developmental agenda to facilitate the creation of an eco-system conducive for SRI investors and issuers and is also in line with the rising trend of green bonds and social impact bonds that have been introduced globally to facilitate and promote sustainable and responsible investing. Combined with Malaysia’s leading position in the global Sukuk market, this framework will further enhance the country’s value proposition as a centre for Islamic finance and sustainable investments”, said Datuk Ranjit Ajit Singh, Chairman of the SC.

The SRI Sukuk framework is an extension of the existing Sukuk framework and therefore, all the other requirements in the Guidelines on Sukuk continue to apply. The additional areas addressed in the framework for the issuance of SRI Sukuk include utilisation of proceeds, eligible SRI projects, disclosure requirement, appointment of independent party and reporting requirement.

Originally published on www.cpifinancial.net

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    Hafiz Maqsood Ahmed is the Editor-in-Chief of The Halal Times, with over 30 years of experience in journalism. Specializing in the Islamic economy, his insightful analyses shape discourse in the global Halal economy.

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