Global Sukuk Issuance Falls by USD 17.4 Billion in the First Half of 2022, as Oil Prices Rise
Sukuk issuance globally, both in local and foreign currency, have witnessed a drop to stand at USD 74.5 billion during the first half of 2022, from USD 93.3 billion during the same period in 2021, with the majority of core Islamic finance countries, apart from a few, posting declines, according to S&P Global Ratings. Why it Matters? As key Islamic finance countries’ financing requirements reduce due to higher oil prices, and as complexity and liquidity prices rise, further decline is anticipated in Sukuk issuance volumes for the remainder of 2022. Fa...
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| July 05, 2022