Past Articles
January
- RAM Ratings reaffirms YTLPI’s ratings, negative outlook maintained
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Kedah Cement’s sukuk ratings
- Bank Negara Malaysia Financial Sector Blueprint 2022-2026
- Establishment of New Financing Facilities by Bank Negara Malaysia
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Cagamas’ corporate credit and issue ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA2 rating of UEM’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings upgrades Bumitama’s sukuk rating to AA2/Stable
- Discussion Paper on Licensing Framework for Digital Insurers and Takaful Operators
- Outcomes of the Third Roundtable Meeting between Centralised Shariah Advisory Authorities in Islamic Finance
December
- MARC affirms ratings on UEM Edgenta's RM1.0 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme
- MARC affirms AA+IS rating on Celcom Networks' Sukuk Murabahah Programme
- BIMB reinforces its ESG commitments as a founding partner of ESG Book
- MARC affirms AAAIS rating on PLUS’ RM23.35 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme
- The IFSB issues Exposure Draft of Revised Standard on Solvency Requirements for Takaful/ Retakaful Undertakings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1(s)/Stable rating of Samalaju’s sukuk
- Labuan FSA: Marking a sterling milestone in the 25-year journey of transformation and growth
- The Council of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) has adopted two new standards
- The IFSB Admits New Organisations into Its Membership
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bakun Hydro’s AAA/Stable issue rating
- The IFSB Developed New Strategic Performance Plan 2022 – 2024
- CBUAE Hosted 39th Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Council Meeting and Side Events in Abu Dhabi
- Assistant Governor's Welcoming Remarks at the IFN Asia Forum 2021
- The Royal Award for Islamic Finance calls for global nominations and introduces two new prizes
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA2/Stable rating of Kesas’ sukuk
November
- Reappointment of Three Members of the BNM Shariah Advisory Council
- Refinitiv releases findings of 2021 Islamic Finance Development Indicator
- Sustained demand for the IILM’s USD 1.31 billion short-term Sukuk reissuance in November
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1 rating of SEP’s Sukuk, revises outlook to positive
- RAM Ratings assigns AA3(s)/P1(s) to RM4 bil IMTN and RM1 bil ICP Programmes issued by PROTON’s SPV
- RAM Ratings assigns A1/Stable/P1 corporate credit ratings and preliminary issue ratings to Cenergi SEA
- BNM's MyFintech Week to take place virtually from 24-28 January 2022
October
- MARC affirms AA-IS rating on SHC Capital’s Sukuk Wakalah Programme
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Country Garden’s AA3(s)/Stable rating
- INCEIF appoints three new board members
- Deputy Governor's Keynote Address at the 16th International Shariah Scholars Forum (ISSF) - "Islamic Finance and the Fiqh of Crisis Management"
- The IILM successfully concludes its 10th auction for 2021 with USD 1.15 billion short-term Sukuk
- Islamic Finance and the Sustainable Development Goals Thought Leadership Series
- “GOLD” sustainability sukuk assessment assigned to UEM sunrise's sustainability sukuk framework
- MARC affirms ratings on George Kent's debt papers
- MARC affirms AAAIS rating on Trans Thailand-Malaysia Phase II’s Sukuk Murabahah
- Call for Public Feedback on the VBIAF Sectoral Guides on Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Construction & Infrastructure.
- RAM Ratings reaffirms MUFG Bank Malaysia’s AAA(bg)/Stable sukuk rating
- IBFIM: Pioneering Innovative Learning for the Islamic Finance Industry
- MARC affirms A+IS rating on Sunsuria's RM500.0 million sukuk wakalah programme
September
- MARC affirms rating of AAIS on BEWG (M) Sdn Bhd's RM400.0 million Sukuk Wakalah
- RAM Ratings reaffirms West Coast Expressway’s guaranteed sukuk ratings
- SC launches fiver year Capital Market Masterplan to support Malaysia's next stage of growth
- Cagamas reaffirms leadership position with multiple regional awards by the asset and GIFA
- Nurturing Shariah experts in the Islamic finance industry - IBFIM
- INCEIF appoints Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar as new chairman
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/P1 ratings of Pengurusan Air Selangor’s RM10 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme
- MARC affirms TNB Northern Energy's rating with stable outlook
- KPMG and IBFIM to drive sustainability and VBI initiatives for Malaysia’s Financial Services industry
- The IILM concludes reissuance of USD 1.2 billion short-term sukuk
- The IFSB Issues Exposure Draft of the Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (Financial Market Infrastructures) (ED- 26) for Public Consultation
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA1 rating to Widad Concession’s proposed RM310 mil Sukuk Wakalah
- MARC affirms UiTM Solar Power Dua’s Sukuk Rating at AA-IS
- Deputy Governor's Opening Remarks at the World Halal Business Conference
- The IILM announces its top ranked Primary Dealers for first half of 2021
- The 15th IFSB Summit to Discuss on Islamic Finance and Digital Transformation: Balancing Innovation and Resilience
August
- MARC affirms rating of AA-IS on konsortium KAJV'S RM1.0 billion sukuk wakalah programme
- MARC affirms UITM solar's sukuk rating at AA-IS
- iTEKAD 2.0 introduced to extend support for the Asnaf and B40 communities
- Assistant Governor's Opening Remarks at the Launch of the World Bank's Islamic Trade Finance Report
- The IFSB issued the Ninth Edition of its Annual Flagship Publication: the Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI) Stability Report 2021
- INCEIF partners with Monash Business School’s Pandemic Research Group to bring the Islamic finance perspective to key global pandemic issues as the world resets and reforms
- RAM Ratings assigns AAA/Stable rating to Bank Simpanan Nasional’s proposed sukuk
- MARC assigns preliminary rating of AAAIS to Agrobank's proposed RM1.0 billion Islamic medium-term notes programme
- Joint Statement by Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia Advancing the Financial Sector's Response to Climate Risk
- SME Bank’s sustainability sukuk transiting SMEs into green circular economy
- MARC provides update on MEX II
July
- MARC affirms CIMB Islamic's financial institution and related issue ratings with stable outlook
- MARC affirms Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia)'s FI ratings with stable outlook
- i-Connect Fintech in Islamic Finance: Establish a collaborative network and grant to spur innovation in Islamic fintech
- Assistant Governor's Opening Remarks at the Sustainability Leadership Programme for Financial Institutions
- MATRADE Taps On Synergy With Google Malaysia, Bank Islam to Accelerate SME Exports
- Strengthening sustainability leadership for the Islamic financial industry
- The 15th Muzakarah Nusantara organised by ISRA brings together Syariah scholars across the archipelago to discuss the situation of a post-pandemic Islamic financial system and its relation with the global economic crisis
- The IFSB Secretariat issues the first edition of the Implementation Guidelines Report for 2020 as Standard Implementation Support Document with Bahrain, Jordan, Oman and Kazakhstan experiences
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA3/Stable rating to Tranche 2 IMTN, sponsored by Exsim Development
- RAM Ratings revises outlook on TRIplc Medical to stable, reaffirms AA1 rating, following successful project completion
June
- Value-based Intermediation for Takaful (VBIT) Framework: Unlocking the Potential of Takaful Industry towards a Sustainable Finance Ecosystem
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3/Stable rating of Trinity Asia Venture’s Tranche 1 IMTN
- Maju Expressway’s missed payment has no immediate impact on MEX Capital’s sukuk rating
- Malaysia moves into pole position as sovereign sukuk issuer in 1Q 2021
- Electronic Money (E-Money) Exposure Draft
- RAM reaffirms SPR Energy’s AA3 rating, revises outlook to negative
- IBFIM, MOFA joint effort in boosting the Islamic finance talent
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Sepangar’s AA1/Stable sukuk rating
- JC3 to host Flagship Event on Climate Change - FinanceforChange Virtual Conference from 23-25 June 2021
- Exsim Ventures fully redeems Tranche 1 IMTN ahead of maturity
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Telekom’s AAA/P1 sukuk ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms TNB’s AAA/Stable/P1 ratings
May
- SC – UNCDF driving Islamic fintech innovation ecosystem with FIKRA
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Encorp Systembilt’s AA1 sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Tanjung Bin Power’s AA2 sukuk rating
- MARC upgrades rating on Kimanis Power’s sukuk programmes to AAIS
- MARC affirms Sinar Kamiri's rating with stable outlook
- COVID-19 Test Fund reaches RM10 million in contribution from the insurance and takaful industry
- RAM Ratings assigns AAA final rating to Sabah Development Berhad’s proposed sukuk
April
- Sabah Credit Corporation fully redeems RM1.75 bil ICP
- Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bank Muamalat’s A2/Stable/P1 ratings
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA3/Stable rating to proposed Tranche 2 IMTN by Exsim Capital
- World’s First Sovereign U.S. Dollar Sustainability Sukuk Issuance by The Government of Malaysia
- Bank Islam’s ratings unaffected by proposed reorganisation
- RAM Ratings: Proposed merger has no immediate impact on Digi’s AAA sukuk rating
- Qatar Financial Centre Authority signs MoU with Labuan IBFC Inc enhancing Asia and MENA financial sector ties
- RAM Ratings assigns final AAA(s)/Stable rating to sukuk by Sarawak’s SPV, Infracap Resources
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3/Stable rating of Tranche 1 IMTN issued by Exsim Ventures
- RAM Ratings upgrades rating of Zamarad’s Tranche 1 Class B Sukuk, reaffirms ratings of Al Dzahab’s Tranches 3-5
- RAM Ratings upgrades Kedah Cement’s sukuk rating to AA3, revises outlook to stable
- YTL Power’s AA1 ratings reaffirmed, outlook revised to negative
- IBFIM reappointed Yusry Yusoff as the CEO
- IBFIM collaborates with MOFA in creating a diverse talent pool in Islamic finance
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Smart Holdings’ sukuk rating
March
- Bank Negara Malaysia Publishes Annual Report 2020, Economic and Monetary Review 2020 and Financial Stability Review for Second Half 2020
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA3/Stable rating to Tanjung Bin Energy’s RM4.5 bil sukuk
- Ruling of the Bank's Shariah Advisory Council on the Adoption of Risk-Free Rate
- MUFG Malaysia Issues Third Tranche of MYR Sukuk Wakalah under its Multi-Currency Sukuk Wakalah Programme
- RAM Ratings assigns AA1(bg) rating to Agroto’s ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk
- Malaysia & IsDB Sign KL Regional Hub into a Center of Excellence, Hold Webinar on Innovation & Tech Transfer
- RAM Ratings assigns P1 rating to Sabah Credit Corporation’s proposed Islamic CP
- Malaysian Capital Market Demonstrated Resilience in year of Covid-19: 2021 Priorities to Support Economic Recovery
- RAM Ratings downgrades MEX Capital’s sukuk rating to C3/Negative
- CIMB named Malaysia Bond House of the Year in IFR Asia Awards 2020
- Sultan Nazrin Shah’s royal address at the 16th Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum
- Bank Islam lays foundation for a digital bank proposition
- RAM Ratings downgrades AMMB Group’s ratings following 1MDB settlement
- Initiative to enhance industry awareness on climate related financial risk - IBFIM
- Skim CAKNA by CIMB Islamic
- Introduction of Pilot Project for Skim CAKNA by RHB Islamic
- Skim CAKNA by Maybank Islamic
February
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Manjung Island Energy’ sukuk ratings
- AIBIM leads the development of Malaysian Schedule for ISDA/IIFM Tahawwut Master Agreement
- RAM Ratings assigns AAA rating to Westports’ sukuk
- Additional Allocation of RM2 billion for the Targeted Relief and Recovery Facility and the Establishment of a RM200 million Disaster Relief Facility 2021
- RAM Ratings reaffirms First Abu Dhabi Bank’s AAA rating
January
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA financial institution ratings of Maybank and its banking entities
- RAM Ratings reaffirms BGSM Management’s AA3/Stable sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1(s) rating of Pendidikan Industri YS’s sukuk
- SRI sukuk and bond grant scheme to encourage capital market fund raising for sustainable development
- HSBC Malaysia unveils new ESG Charity credit card feature
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of Pengurusan Air SPV’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of Pengurusan Air SPV’s sukuk
- Menara ABS Berhad fully redeems Tranche B3 Sukuk; RAM closely monitoring Tranche A
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary ratings to RM105 mil sukuk issued by Axis-REIT funding conduit
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Gulf Investment Corporation’s AAA ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(bg) rating of EKVE sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Dynasty Harmony’s AA3/Stable rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bumitama’s sukuk rating at AA3/Stable
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bank Islam’s ratings
- The IFSB publishes the Russian version of three IFSB standards
December
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA3/Stable rating to Tanjung Bin Energy’s proposed RM4.5 bil sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA2/Stable rating of Kesas’ sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms IJM Land’s A2(s)/Stable issue rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms IJM Corp’s AA3/Stable sukuk rating
- Policy Document on Licensing Framework for Digital Banks
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Litrak’s sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA2/Stable rating of Kesas’ sukuk
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA3/Stable rating to Tanjung Bin Energy’s proposed RM4.5 bil sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1(s)/Stable rating of Sarawak Power Generation’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Mukah Power’s AA1(s) sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bakun Hydro’s AAA/Stable rating
- The IFSB Releases Working Paper on Regulatory and Supervisory Issues in Takāful Windows Operations
- The IFSB Releases Working Paper on Risk Based Supervision in Islamic Banking
- Bank Islam named as Malaysia’s strongest Islamic retail bank for the second time
- The IFSB and IILM Renew MoU to Emphasise on Economic Development in the Islamic Financial Services Industry
- Malaysia has the potential to be the world leader in Islamic fintech
- RAM Ratings reaffirms West Coast Expressway’s sukuk ratings
- RAM Ratings assigns AA3 and P1 ratings to PKNS’s proposed sukuk, reaffirms existing issue rating
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary ratings to Pulau Indah Power Plant’s proposed RM2.905 bil sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Digi’s AAA/Stable/P1 sukuk ratings
- Malaysia leads the Islamic finance development globally for the eighth consecutive year
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Konsortium ProHAWK’s AA2 IMTN rating
- Assistant Governor’s Opening Speech at the 3rd Islamic Fintech Dialogue (IFD2020)
- Exposure Draft on Perlindungan Tenang
- New and enhanced financing facilities for SMEs affected by COVID-19
- MARC assigns AA-IS rating to Uitm Solar Power Dua’s proposed Green SRI Sukuk of up to RM100.0 million
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(s) ratings of sukuk issued by Khazanah’s funding conduits
November
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Sarawak Energy’s AAA rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms A1 ratings of Alliance Bank and its banking entities
- RAM Sustainability assigns highest environmental benefit rating to reNIKOLA ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA3 rating to reNIKOLA Solar’s proposed ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk Programme
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of AMMB Holdings and banking entities
- Speech by Assistant Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid, Bank Negara Malaysia at the MoA Signing between INCEIF and Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Assurance (EHEA, The School of Higher Insurance Studies) of Algeria
- Assistant Governor Adnan Zaylani’s Keynote Address at the IFN Asia Forum 2020 - "Revitalising the Economy through Value-Based Finance"
- RAM Ratings assigns final ratings to Tranche 5 Sukuk issued by RCE’s financing vehicle, Zamarad
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA2 rating to Dialog’s Senior Islamic MTN and A1 rating to its Subordinated Perpetual Islamic Notes
- RAM Ratings assigns AAA preliminary rating to Sabah Development Berhad’s proposed sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3 and A1 ratings of AEON Credit’s Senior and Subordinated Sukuk Wakalah Programme
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AAA/P1 ratings to Pengurusan Air Selangor’s RM10 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3/Stable rating of Trinity Asia Ventures’ Tranche 1 IMTN
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Besraya’s sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary A2 rating to MEX Capital’s proposed RM1.17 bil Islamic MTN
- RAM Ratings assigns AA3 and P1 ratings to Bermaz’s proposed Islamic CP and Islamic MTN
- RAM Ratings reaffirms LEKAS’s C2/Stable sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Edra Solar’s AA2 sukuk rating
- Islamic banking industry announces the Malaysian Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey results for 2019
October
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary ratings to Tranche 5 Sukuk issued by RCEM’s financing vehicle, Zamarad
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA3(s) rating to PKPP’s proposed RM650 million Sukuk Wakalah
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(s) issue rating of Aquasar Capital, Sarawak government’s funding conduit
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bank Pembangunan’s AAA ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms APM Automotive Holdings’ sukuk ratings
- RAM Ratings withdraws rating of Halpro’s proposed sukuk
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA3 rating to Solar Management (Seremban)’s ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk
- Assistant Governor Fraziali Ismail's Keynote at the Financing Climate Action Conference
- Release of the Financial Stability Review 1st Half 2020 -Bank Negara Malaysia
- RAM Sustainability retains position in global green-social bonds advisory council
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Impian Ekspresi’s guaranteed MTN
- RAM Ratings reaffirms First Resources’ AA2/Stable issue rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Country Garden’s AA3(s)/stable rating
- Widad Capital makes early redemption on last two sukuk tranches
- Deputy Governor’s Opening Remarks at the Launch of the World Bank Islamic Finance Report
- Governor’s Keynote Address at the Launch of the World Bank Sustainable and Inclusive Finance Forum
- The IFSB Prudential and Structural Islamic Financial Indicators (PSIFIs) Database Achieves a New Milestone with the Dissemination of Data on the Takaful Sector
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Chellam Plantations’ AAA(fg) sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms SEP Resources’ AA1/Stable rating
September
- INCEIF signs Memorandum of Commitment with Bank Indonesia Institute
- RAM Ratings reaffirms rating of Press Metal’s RM5.0 bil IMTN
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Telekom Malaysia-sponsored property securitisation vehicle’s RM1 bil Sukuk Ijarah
- RAM Ratings assigns AA2 rating to RHB Bank’s proposed RM10 bil Multi-Currency Islamic MTN Programme
- RAM Sustainability assigns environmental and social benefit ratings to Cagamas’ Proposed ASEAN Sustainability Bonds/SRI Sukuk
- Assistant Governor Fraziali Ismail's Closing Remarks at Malaysia Showcase during Climate Week NYC 2020
- RAM Ratings reaffirms KLK’s ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms A1/Stable rating of Jati Cakerawala’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1/Stable rating of Teknologi Tenaga Perlis Consortium’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms MAHB’s ratings
- RAM Ratings assigns final ratings to Tranche 4 Sukuk of RCEM’s financing vehicle, Zamarad Assets
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(fg) rating of Danajamin-guaranteed sukuk by MRCB subsidiary Puncak Wangi
- IBFIM and USIM trained 300 final-year university students as Shariah auditors
- Public Islamic Bank “Go Green Campaign” Distinctively for Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV)
- RAM Ratings: Banks’ earnings slumped in 2Q 2020
- Sovereign sukuk dominated issuance in 1H 2020 despite global contraction
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA3 rating to Solar Management (Seremban)’s proposed ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk
August
- RAM Ratings assigns AA2(s) rating to Bank Rakyat’s proposed RM10 billion Sukuk Wakalah, reaffirms existing ratings
- Call for Public Feedback on the VBIAF Sectoral Guides on Palm Oil, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Call for public feedback on the vbiaf sectoral guides on palm oil, renewable energy and energy efficiency
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of CIMB’s domestic entities
- RAM Sustainability’s Climate Bonds Approved Verifier status strengthens Malaysia’s position as sustainable finance centre
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA3(s) rating to PKPP’s proposed RM650 million Sukuk Wakalah
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Danajamin’s AAA/Stable/P1 insurer financial strength ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA rating of AmMortgage One’s First Notes Series
- The Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia (the SAC) 30th Special meeting
- Cagamas MBS fully redeems CMBS 2005-1
- RAM Ratings upgrades Widad Capital’s sukuk rating to AA1, revises outlook to stable
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bank Muamalat’s A2/Stable/P1 ratings
June
February
January
- RAM Ratings reaffirms West Coast Expressway’s sukuk ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(bg) rating of EKVE’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA2/Stable rating of Kesas’ sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Litrak’s AA2/Stable sukuk ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of Pengurusan Air SPV’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Digi’s AAA/Stable/P1 sukuk ratings
- The IFSB Publishes Second Set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on four of its Standards on Disclosure Requirements for ICM Products, ICM Regulation, Supervisory on Takāful and Retakāful, and Transparency and Market discipline for IIFS
- The IFSB Issues Revised Compilation Guide on Prudential and Structural Islamic Financial Indicators, 2019
December
- The IFSB Council Adopts Two New Standards for the Islamic Financial Services Industry
- The IFSB Receives Technical Assistance (TA) Grant from the Islamic Development Bank to Translate 10 IFSB Standards into the Russian Language
- The IFSB Admits Five Organisations into Its Membership
- Bank Negara Malaysia to Helm IFSB Chairmanship for 2020
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Toyota Capital’s AAA(s)/P1(s) issue ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(s) ratings of sukuk issues by Khazanah’s funding conduits
November
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA1 rating to SEP Resources’ RM150 mil IMTN
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA3 rating to MEX Capital’s RM1.225 bil IMTN
- RAM Ratings upgrades Mukah Power’s sukuk rating to AA1(s)
- RAM Ratings upgrades Sarawak Power Generation’s sukuk rating to AA1(s)
- The 1st IFSB Innovation Forum: Revitalising Creativity and Sustaining Competitive Value
- Ethics & Professionalism: Leaders as Role Models for the Next Generation of Islamic Finance Professionals
- The IFSB Database Disseminates Data for 2019Q2 for Islamic Banking Systems in member Countries
October
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Widad Capital’s AA2 rating, revises outlook to positive
- RAM Sustainability selected into global green-social bonds advisory council
- Projects under Exsim Development-sponsored Tranche 1 IMTN on track for completion before vacant possession dates
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA2 rating to Edra Solar’s ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Axis REIT Sukuk’s RM110.0 mil First Sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Tadau Energy’s AA3 sukuk rating
September
August
- Official Launch of the IFSB Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2019 at the IFN Forum Singapore 2019
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of Cagamas MBS’s CMBS 2007-2
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/stable rating of Cagamas MBS’s CMBS 2005-1
- RAM Ratings assigns AA3 rating to Maybank’s Additional Tier-1 Sukuk Mudhrabah
- RAM Ratings assigns AA3/Stable preliminary rating to Cypark Ref’s proposed RM550 mil SRI Sukuk Murabahah
- Malaysia’s 1H 2019 LCY sukuk issuance exceeded RAM’s full-year projection
July
June
May
- RAM assigns AA3 rating to world’s first mini-hydro green sukuk by Telekosang Hydro
- RAM Ratings withdraws Etiqa General Insurance Berhad’s and Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad’s ratings following full redemption
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA rating of CJ Capital’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Public Islamic’s AAA rating to the media
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Tanjung Bin Power’s AA2 sukuk rating
- Malaysia’s sukuk issuance in 1Q 2019 shored up global performance
- Ratings of Al-‘Aqar Capital’s RM575 million Issue 2 Sukuk Ijarah reaffirmed
April
March
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of sukuk issued by KLCC REIT’s funding conduit
- Malaysian takaful: Resilient growth amid evolving operating landscape
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Smart Holdings’ sukuk rating, maintains negative outlook
- JOURNEYING ON A SUSTAINABLE PATH - INCEIF collaborates with key stakeholders as it pushes for sustainable financing
- RAM Ratings assigns initial ratings to Alliance Islamic’s RM300 million CP Programme and RM2.5 billion Perpetual Sukuk Programme
January
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA3/Stable rating to Exsim Development-sponsored Tranche 1 IMTN
- RAM Ratings downgrades rating of Cendana Sejati’s Senior Sukuk to C1/negative
- INAUGURAL “ISLAMIC FINANCE RENDEZVOUS SERIES’’ IN PULAU PINANG
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Genting Plantations’ ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Maybank Islamic’s AAA/Stable/P1 financial institution ratings
December
- RAM Ratings reaffirms RHB Islamic’s AA2/Stable/P1 ratings
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA3 rating to proposed sukuk issued by GFM Services’ funding vehicle
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Golden Agri’s sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms CIMB Islamic Bank’s AAA/Stable/P1 ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms CIMB Group’s ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms LEKAS’s C2/Stable sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA ratings of Hong Leong banking entities and AA1 rating of HLFG
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bank Pembangunan’s AAA ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Standard Chartered Saadiq’s AAA/Stable/P1 ratings
- RAM Ratings wins Best Rating Agency award for second consecutive year
- RAM Ratings reaffirms MUFG Bank, Ltd’s AAA/Stable/P1 ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms MUFG Bank (Malaysia)’s AAA(bg)/Stable sukuk rating
November
- RAM Ratings withdraws ratings of Poh Kong’s Islamic CP/MTN upon full redemption and expiry
- Refinitiv Partners With DDCAP Group To Provide A Fully Integrated Treasury Trading Workflow For Sharia’a-Compliant Transactions
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Pendidikan Industri YS’s sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings: Malaysia’s sukuk issuance exceeded projection for 2018
- RAM Ratings: Malaysia’s sukuk issuance exceeded projection for 2018
October
September
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Widad Capital’s AA2/Stable rating
- RAM Ratings downgrades rating of MRCB Southern Link’s Senior Sukuk, maintains negative Rating Watch
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(fg) rating of guaranteed sukuk issued by MRCB’s subsidiary, Puncak Wangi
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(s) issue rating of Aquasar Capital, Sarawak government’s funding conduit
- RAM Ratings assigns initial ratings to Bank Islam’s proposed RM10 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme
August
- RAM Ratings places Sarawak Energy’s issue rating on positive outlook
- RAM Ratings reaffirms SPR Energy’s AA3/Stable sukuk rating
- Anugerah Diraja Kewangan Islam 2018 akan berlangsung pada 3 Oktober 2018
- The Royal Award for Islamic Finance 2018 to be conferred on 3 October 2018
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Danajamin’s AAA/Stable/P1 insurer financial strength ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms NUR Power’s AAA(bg) and AAA(fg) sukuk ratings
July
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Axis REIT Sukuk’s RM155 million Second Sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Tanjung Bin Energy’s AA3 sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Tanjung Bin Power’s AA2 sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Chellam Plantations’ AAA(fg) sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings maintains projected global sukuk issuance at USD75 billion-USD85 billion for 2018
- RAM Ratings reaffirms APM Automotive’s sukuk ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Axis REIT Sukuk’s RM110.0 million First Sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Sepangar’s AA1/Stable sukuk rating
June
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Country Garden’s AA3(s) rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Musteq Hydro’s AAA(bg) sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Quill Retail Malls’ RM350 million Sukuk Murabahah
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of Cagamas MBS’s CMBS 2007-1-i
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of Cagamas MBS’s CMBS 2005-2
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Telekom Malaysia’s AAA/P1 sukuk ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms HSBC Amanah’s AAA rating
May
April
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Public Islamic’s AAA rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Telekom Malaysia-sponsored property securitisation vehicle’s RM1 billion Sukuk Ijarah
- RAM Ratings assigns A 1 rating to UMW’s perpetual sukuk, reaffirms AA 2 sukuk rating; ratings remain on Rating Watch Positive
- RAM Ratings withdraws AA 1 /stable ratings of MBSB’s respective Structured Covered Sukuk tranches
March
February
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Mudajaya’s A2/P2 ratings, maintains negative outlook
- RAM Ratings: Malaysian sukuk performance remained resilient in 2017
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AAA/Stable and AA3/Stable ratings to RCE-sponsored Tranche 5 sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA2 rating of UEM’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's AAA/Stable/P1 ratings
January
- RAM Ratings downgrades sukuk rating of Lafarge Malaysia’s subsidiary to A1, revises outlook to stable
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3/Stable rating of Jimah Energy Ventures’ sukuk
- RAM Ratings downgrades Smart Holdings’ sukuk rating to A1, maintains negative outlook
- RAM Ratings reaffirms PKNS’s sukuk ratings
- BIMB INVEST LAUNCHES BIMB-ARABESQUE ASIA PACIFIC SHARIAH-ESG EQUITY FUND, THE FIRST ASIA PACIFIC BIG DATA & FINTECH FUND IN MALAYSIA
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1/Stable ratings of YTL Power’s debt issues
- RAM Ratings reaffirms rating of LEKAS’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA3(s) rating to Medini Iskandar’s Proposed Sukuk Programme
- RAM Ratings reaffirms MIEB’s AAA and AAA(s) sukuk ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1(s)/Stable rating of Samalaju’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable/P1 rating of Digi’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings withdraws AmBank Islamic’s issue rating following full redemption
- RAM Ratings maintains negative outlook on Jati Cakerawala’s AA3 sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1/Stable rating of Teknologi Tenaga Perlis Consortium’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings revises outlook on Indonesia-based Bumitama to positive; reaffirms AA3 rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3/Stable rating of BGSM Management’s sukuk
December
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Gulf Investment Corporation's AAA/Stable ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(fg) rating of Mydin’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms RHB Islamic’s AA2/Stable/P1 ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Maybank’s AAA ratings
- RAM Ratings revises outlook on RCE-sponsored vehicle’s Tranche 3 RM45.0 million Class B Sukuk, from stable to positive
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Bank Rakyat’s AA 2 /Stable/P1 ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Besraya’s AA3 sukuk rating, revises outlook to negative
- RAM Ratings assigns AAA rating to CIMB Islamic's proposed Sukuk Wakalah
November
October
- Unlock Innovation and Embrace Technology – The IFSB Summit 2017 Concludes as the Way Forward for Islamic Finance
- A Resolute Demand – Panellists See Promising Opportunities for Islamic Finance amid Challenges During Day 1 of the IFSB Summit 2017
- Assistant Governor's Welcoming Remarks at the Malaysia Country Showcase, IFSB Summit 2017
- Malaysia and UAE Country Showcases Feature at the IFSB Pre-Summit Events on 22 October 2017
- SC and ISRA publish textbook on “Sukuk: Principles and Practices”
September
August
July
- RAM Ratings: Malaysia’s first Green Sukuk to be issued by Tadau rated AA3
- TADAU ENERGY SDN. BHD. ISSUES RM250 MILLION SRI SUKUK THE FIRST GREEN SUKUK IN MALAYSIA
- Malaysia's First Green Sukuk under SC's Sustainable Responsible Investment Sukuk Framework
- Strategy Paper on Value-based Intermediation: Strengthening the Roles and Impact of Islamic Finance
- Responsible Investment Forum: Malaysia Pushes SRI Development
- The 11th IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum Discusses Creativity and Innovation in Islamic Financial Products
- Khazanah to issue a second tranche of RM100 million Sustainable and Responsible Investment (“SRI”) Sukuk
- ICD AND SATURNA SDN BHD LAUNCH SUSTAINABLE ISLAMIC FUND - Fund Enhances Shariah-Compliant Portfolio With Added Sustainable Aims
June
May
- RAM Ratings expects hybrid sukuk to dominate future issuance
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA3/Stable rating to Sabah-based SPR’s proposed sukuk
- RAM Ratings: Proposed acquisition by Sarawak Energy does not affect Sarawak Hidro’s rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms rating of Perdana Petroleum’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Etiqa Takaful’s AAA/Stable/P1 ratings
- Fintech Session On Campus
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of Cagamas MBS’s CMBS 2007-1-i
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of sukuk issued by KLCC REIT’s funding conduit
- RAM Ratings reaffirms TNB’s AAA/Stable rating
- The IFSB Releases the Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2017
- GCC’S FIRST: HBMSU MASTER'S PROGRAM IN ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE OBTAINS FULL ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION FROM FINANCE ACCREDITATION AGENCY
- RAM Ratings: Sovereign sukuk dominated global sukuk issuance in 1Q 2017
April
March
- RAM Ratings reaffirms TIME dotCom’s AA3 sukuk rating
- INCEIF and Kenya’s Coast International College partnership to make headway in Islamic finance knowledge development in Kenya
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Musteq Hydro’s AAA(bg) sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings assigns final ratings to Quill Retail Malls’ RM350 million Sukuk Murabahah
- Bimb Invest Launches Bimb-Arabesque Malaysia Shariah-Esg Equity Fund Sustainable Performance Through Artificial Intelligence Technology, Integrating Shariah & Esg Values
February
January
December
November
- Islamic finance looks to innovation to spearhead its growth
- Governor's Welcoming Remarks at the Royal Award for Islamic Finance Gala Dinner & Award Presentation
- Professor Datuk Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim named recipient of the Royal Award for Islamic Finance 2016
- Speech by YABHG Tun Musa Hitam at The Royal Award for Islamic Finance 2016 Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony
- Speech by Tan Sri Ranjit Ajit Singh the Chairman of Securities Commission Malaysia at The Royal Award for Islamic Finance 2016 Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony
September
July
June
May
- INCEIF and OpenLearning Enhance Human Capital in Islamic Finance through Massive Open Online Course
- Governor's Keynote Address at the ASLI 20th Malaysian Banking Summit
- The IFSB Successfully Organises a Regulators’ Forum at GIFF 5.0
- The IFSB Launches the Fourth Edition of its Flagship Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2016
April
March
June
May
- Updated List of Shariah-compliant Securities by SC's Shariah Advisory Council
- RAM Ratings assigns AA1/Stable final rating to MBSB’s Tranche 3 Structured Covered Sukuk Murabahah
- IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum for Islamic Finance to Discuss Islamic Liquidity Management
- Upcoming 12th IFSB Annual Summit Buoyed by Encouraging New Developments in Global Islamic Finance
April
- RAM Ratings revises outlook on Tranches A2, A3 and A4 of Menara ABS’ RM1 billion Sukuk Ijarah to stable, reaffirms ratings
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable rating of Cagamas MBS’s CMBS 2007-1-i
- RAM Ratings reaffirms TNB’s AAA/Stable rating
- RAM Ratings: No immediate impact on Noble’s ratings from recent allegations
- Upcoming 12th IFSB Summit Gathers Momentum as Council Approves Adoption of Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation
- RAM Ratings: Global sukuk issuance to hit USD100 billion-USD120 billion in 2015
- RAM Ratings assigns AA1 rating to UOB Malaysia’s proposed up to RM1 billion subordinated bonds
- i-VCAP Launched MyETF–MSEAD IPO - World’s First SEA Shariah Exchange Traded Fund
- RAM Ratings reaffirms IJM’s AA3 rating with a stable outlook
- The IFSB Council Adopts Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (IFSB-17)
- IFSB Admits Six Organisations into Its Membership
- The IFSB Council Adopts Guidance Note on Quantitative Measure for Liquidity Risk Management (GN-6)
March
- RAM Ratings withdraws AA1 rating of TAQA’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings assigns final rating of AA3 to Kuveyt Turk’s ringgit sukuk
- Special Address by HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, Royal Patron for Malaysia's Islamic Finance Initiative at the 6th SC-OCIS Roundtable
- IdealRatings launches the first Sariah compliant Asia-Pacific reits index
February
- The Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group - Expanding the frontiers of Islamic finance
- The official launch of Maybank Islamic Shariah Centre of Excellence
- RAM Ratings downgrades rating of IMTN issued by Golden Agri-Resources’ funding vehicle
- RAM Ratings assigns AA3 preliminary rating to Kuveyt Turk’s ringgit sukuk
- RAM Ratings: TNB to remain resilient despite tariff reduction
- No formal resolution on Musteq’s late payment
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AAA(s) and AA1(s) ratings to Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s Proposed Senior and Subordinated Sukuk
January
December
- The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Admits Five Organisations into Its Membership
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Musteq Hydro’s AAA(bg) sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3/Stable rating of Jimah Energy Ventures’ sukuk
- RAM Ratings assigns final AA2 rating to UniTapah’s proposed sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms C2/Stable rating of LEKAS’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA(fg) rating of Mydin’s Islamic debt issue
November
- RAM Ratings assigns AA1 rating with positive Rating Watch to MBSB’s Tranche 2 Structured Covered Sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Poh Kong’s ICP/IMTN
- Deputy Governor's Remarks at the Meeting of Central Bank and Monetary Authorities of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Member Countries: "Malaysia’s Experience in Macroprudential Policies and Insights on Financial Inclusion"
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA1/stable rating of Ranhill Powertron’s IMTN Programme
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Pendidikan Industri YS’s AA1(s) sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary AA1 rating with positive Rating Watch to MBSB’s Tranche 2 Structured Covered Sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms A1 rating of Lumut Maritime Terminal’s BaIDS
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA rating of Korea Development Bank’s MTN
October
- Malaysia’s Islamic Finance industry set to grow from strength to strength
- MARC voted Best Islamic Rating Agency 2014 by Global Islamic Finance Awards
- ISRA Thematic Workshop 2014
- ISRA Thematic Workshop 2014
- RAM Ratings reaffirms First Resources’ sukuk rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3/Stable rating of Besraya’s sukuk
September
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA2(s)/Stable rating of Mukah Power’s sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA rating of Khazanah’s RM10 billion multi-currency Islamic securities issued through Danga Capital
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA rating of Khazanah’s RM7 billion Sukuk Musyarakah issued through Rantau Abang Capital
- RAM Ratings assigns top rating to MAHCO Malaysia’s debt issue
- RAM Ratings assigns AAA(fg) rating to Puncak Wangi’s proposed guaranteed sukuk
- Public Lecture by Dato Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, Award Recipient of The Royal Award for Islamic Finance 2014 At the GIFF 2014
- Leadership Sessions by INCEIF at GIFF 2014
- “Into the Next Chapter: Transformative Changes to Strengthen Industry Linkage with the Real Economy” Keynote Address by Governor at the GIFF 2014
- Conferment of “Emas” Status for MEXIM’s Sukuk
August
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Muhibbah’s AAA(s) issue rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA rating of RH Capital’s Class A Sukuk Ijarah
- RAM Ratings assigns preliminary A2(s)/P1(s) ratings to ICP/IMTN to be issued by Sunway’s funding vehicle
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Axis REIT’s RM155 million Second Sukuk
- RAM Ratings reaffirms AA3/P1 ratings of Gamuda’s Islamic securities
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Noble’s debt issue rating
- RAM Ratings reaffirms Noble’s debt issue rating
July
June
- Concept Papers: Ijarah and Istisna'
- RAM Ratings assigns P1 ratings to Cagamas’ proposed Islamic and Conventional CP programmes
- RAM assigns AA1 rating to Sepangar Bay Power’s sukuk
- RHB Asset Management Launches Hong Kong's First Islamic Balanced Fund Under Hong Kong and Malaysia Mutual Agreement Scheme
- SocGen’s maiden sukuk rated AAA(s) by RAM – Malaysia’s first sukuk issued by a French bank
May
- New and Emerging Economies: Final Sessions of the 11th IFSB Summit Explores the Role, Prospects and Challenges of Islamic Finance
- RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings of Al-‘Aqar Capital’s RM655 million Sukuk Ijarah
- IFSB-IRTI Released the Mid-Term Review of the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies for Islamic Financial Services Industry Development
April
March
February
January
December
October
July
- AmInvest receives Global Recognition as Best Islamic Fund Manager
- MOU between ASAS and IBFIM on Training Initiatives
- Introductory Remarks by Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia at the book launch of “Islamic Finance: The New Regulatory Challenge, 2nd Edition”
- The inaugural issuance of Government Investment Issue (GII) under Murabahah contract
- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Malaysia) Berhad Launches Islamic Financial Products
- RAM Ratings for Eversendai Corporation Berhad - 1Q FY DEC 2013
- The Asset Triple A’s honours MIFC as Malaysia is voted Best Islamic Finance Centre
- RH Capital’s Class A Sukuk Ijarah
May
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March
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