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Malaysia's Sharia-Compliant Equities dominate Bursa Malaysia

Date: March 31, 2008

At the end of 2007, there were 853 sharia-compliant equities, making up 86% of the total listed equities on Bursa Malaysia. The market capitalisation of sharia-compliant equities stood at RM705.1 billion ($222.6 billion) or 63.7% of total market capitalisation. There has also been a sharp increase in the number and size of approved sukuks (islamic bonds), and investors are showing an interest in new and innovative structures.

See: Malaysia’s Islamic bond market posts strong growth
http://www.asianinvestor.net/article.aspx?CIaNID=72344

 



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