Islamic Banking
Demand for Islamic banking set to soar in South Asia, SEA
The large untapped population in these regions and government support will drive long-term expansion.
3 months ago
Demand for Islamic banking set to soar in South Asia, SEA
The large untapped population in these regions and government support will drive long-term expansion.
3 months ago
Retail financing to anchor Malaysian Islamic banks amidst downturn
Financial growth will drop but will remain higher due to Islamic banking expansion.
10 months ago
Malaysia's need for financing will keep sukuk market afloat: Moody's
Sovereign sukuk issuance soared 39.2% on COVID-related budget pressures in H1.
10 months ago
CIMB Bank, CIMB Islamic Bank cut rates by 25bp
All financing facilities based on BLR and BFR will be slashed 0.25%.
1 year ago
New regulation may promote Islamic banking in the Philippines
But Islamic banks are not expected to take significant market share in the medium term.
1 year ago
Malaysia's Islamic banks pull ahead of Indonesia in the digital curve
CIMB Group has pledged to invest $477m over the next five years to strengthen its digital platforms.
1 year ago
Regulatory uncertainty fails to cripple Bangladesh's Islamic banks
Islamic financing accounted for more than 24% of total financing in Bangladesh.
1 year ago
Islamic financing in Indonesia lags Malaysia and Brunei
Government initiatives could boost halal economy and bolster demand for Islamic financial services.
1 year ago
Indonesia's Islamic banks narrow earnings gap with conventional lenders
Return on assets rose to 1.5% in 2018 from 0.8% in 2017.
2 years ago
How compatible are blockchain and Asia's growing Islamic banking sector?
Lenders are adopting the technology in Shariah compliant smart contracts.
2 years ago
Chart of the Week: What's dragging the growth of Islamic banks in ASEAN?
Malaysia and Indonesia are still trailing behind their GCC peers.
2 years ago
Malaysia urges Islamic lenders towards 'value-based' banking
Nine out of 27 banks have adopted the system.
2 years ago
Outdated property rules may bite Malaysia's Islamic banks
Real estate treatment by lenders still reflect Basel II norms.
2 years ago
Foreign Islamic banks may soon be able to set up shop in the Philippines
A bill seeking to organise such lenders has passed committee level.
2 years ago
BRI rejects rumours of Sharia bank stake purchase
The purchase may need more foresight as the bank in question has high bad loan levels.
3 years ago
Can Islamic fintech gain momentum in Malaysia?
Analysts believe in the sector's growth potential to buoy loan growth in the next five years.
3 years ago
Is Islamic financing the future of Malaysian banks?
It grew 10.3% unlike conventional banks which rose marginally by 1.7% in 2017.
3 years ago
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