Islamic Banking
Maybank launches programme to help Malaysian halal SMEs go overseas
Maybank launches programme to help Malaysian halal SMEs go overseas
The products are now available at Eccellente by HAO Market in Singapore.
Sukuk issuance slowdown may dawn earlier over Omicron variant: Fitch
Uncertainty over Omicron's impact may drive this slowdown.
How Islamic banks boosted their reputation during the pandemic
Bank Rakyat was the most favourably-covered bank in the past year.
More mergers in the horizon for Islamic banks in South Asia, SEA
For smaller players, this may be their best bet to protect their assets.
What keeps young Muslims from embracing Islamic banking?
The lack of available online banking options will be a dealbreaker for most.
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.
Retail financing to anchor Malaysian Islamic banks amidst downturn
Financial growth will drop but will remain higher due to Islamic banking expansion.
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.
CIMB Bank, CIMB Islamic Bank cut rates by 25bp
All financing facilities based on BLR and BFR will be slashed 0.25%.
New regulation may promote Islamic banking in the Philippines
But Islamic banks are not expected to take significant market share in the medium term.
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.
Regulatory uncertainty fails to cripple Bangladesh's Islamic banks
Islamic financing accounted for more than 24% of total financing in Bangladesh.
Islamic financing in Indonesia lags Malaysia and Brunei
Government initiatives could boost halal economy and bolster demand for Islamic financial services.
Indonesia's Islamic banks narrow earnings gap with conventional lenders
Return on assets rose to 1.5% in 2018 from 0.8% in 2017.
How compatible are blockchain and Asia's growing Islamic banking sector?
Lenders are adopting the technology in Shariah compliant smart contracts.
Chart of the Week: What's dragging the growth of Islamic banks in ASEAN?
Malaysia and Indonesia are still trailing behind their GCC peers.
Malaysia urges Islamic lenders towards 'value-based' banking
Nine out of 27 banks have adopted the system.
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