Bursa Malaysia Securities to Launch Shariah-Compliant FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index to Promote Sustainability 

Bursa Malaysia Securities to Launch Shariah-Compliant FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index to Promote Sustainability 

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Speaking at the JC3 Flagship Conference 2021,  Chairman of Bursa Malaysia Securities, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, announced the launch of Bursa Malaysia Securities’ FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index in July 2021. This is a Shariah-compliant version of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index.

Why it Matters?

Bursa Malaysia Securities’ has introduced this Index as part of its collaborative efforts with financial institutions to provide sustainable financing options to public-listed companies (PLCs) that have expressed interest in improving their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

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Abdul Wahid observed that the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index has played an essential role in recognising...