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Recently, Bank Negara Malaysia Deputy Governors Marzunisham Omar and Adnan Zaylani hosted engagements with the leaders of the business industry. Assistant Governor Suhaimi Ali also met with associations representing SMEs. During these engagements, BNM shared our assessment of and outlook for the economy and financial sector. Discussions touched on the performance of the ringgit, BNM's efforts to manage the short-term pressures on the ringgit, as well as the whole-of-nation approach needed to support the ringgit. BNM also stressed that SMEs can avail themselves to the different facilities under BNM's Funds for SMEs. #BNMAR2023 #BNMEMR2023 #BNMFSR2023

New Post: RHB exits Thai securities market with RM161.81m divestment to Phillip Brokerage - KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 25)RHB Bank Bhd is divesting its 99.95% stake in RHB Securities (Thailand) to Phillip Brokerage Pte Ltd for THB1,253.77 million (RM161.81 million), exiting Thailand's stockbroking market. The sale, held via RHB Investment Bank Bhd, is expected to complete by Q4 2024, pending Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission approval. RHB cited a challenging competitive landscape and ongoing losses as reasons for the divestment. Proceeds will support RHB Investment Bank's working capital. RHB Bank remains committed to its retail banking operations in Thailand, which contributed THB651.8 million income in 2023. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/dzv2Bq4W #Venturecapital #VC #investment #LP #Limited Partner

[New Investment launch in Singapore] Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) Securities Sdn Bhd and Lion Global Investors have launched the Lion-BIBDS Islamic Enhanced Liquidity Fund. The fund invests in fixed income instruments such as deposits, money market instruments and sukuks. Additional reporting by IFSG: 1. Is the fund available to retail investors as well? Yes 2. What's the minimum investment? One can start investing with cash with a minimum initial investment of US$1,000/SG$1,000 (Class A) and a minimum subsequent investment of US$500/SG$500 (Class A). 3. Where can investors access the fund? Retail Investors can access the fund via Fundsupermart and Tiger Brokers (on 1st August 2024).

Lion-BIBDS Islamic Enhanced Liquidity Fund More muslim can utilise this fund as a saving alternatives to their conventional savings account. One can select to accumulate or divindend paying strategy. It is ideal for muslim to have this fund in their portfolio as a hedging tool especially during this high interest rate environment. At iFAST Global Markets (Singapore) , we do offer this fund to our muslim investors. #musliminvestor #islamicfinance

Latest Stats from the IFN Investor Database: In Indonesia's Islamic funds market, income funds lead, representing 45.4% of all Shariah-compliant funds—showing significant growth among major markets like Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and the UAE. For more insights and data, visit: https://ifninvestor.com/ #IFNInvestor #Islamicfinance #Investment #Indonesia

📺 SHORT: Maximising Bond Issuance Success in Cambodia: To Guarantee or Not? Sivansak Tieng, Chief Operation Officer at Royal Group Securities Plc., discusses whether it is better for a company issuing bonds to choose a non-guaranteed or guaranteed structure, deliberating the pros and cons for both options. Sivansak's remarks were delivered during a panel discussion held at the event commemorating the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the និយ័តករមូលបត្រកម្ពុជា Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) on August 30, 2024. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gAsYyBXk #CambodiaFinance #BondMarket #GuaranteedBonds #SecuritiesRegulation #CambodiaEconomy #CambodiaBusiness #FinancialInsights #RoyalGroupSecurities #B2BCambodia #CambodiaNews

The Saudi regulator announced initiatives to further grow the Kingdom’s Sukuk and capital markets, and in the Maldives, a university unveiled its upcoming Sukuk issuance. Malaysia’s ESG-focused digital exchange launched a Shariah compliant token while an Australian financial services group launched a fintech app. More highlights from the global Islamic finance space are in this week’s round-up. https://lnkd.in/g7GTT4u4 #REDmoney #IFN #IslamicFinance #Finance #IFNweeklyroundup #Fintech #Takaful #SukukMarket #SaudiCapitalMarket #ESGInvestments #ShariahCompliance #GlobalFinance #SustainableFinance #MaldivesSukuk #MalaysiaSukuk #IslamicUniversity #DigitalAssets #InvestmentNews #ShariahAdvisory #NewAppointments #GreenTech #FinancialRegulations

Our shariah compliant vehicle #investment #finance #Banks #GCC #Malaysia #Indonesia #Rajhibank #ReUssirFund We are the first foreigner assets manager who dedicated a GCC asset class. ReUssir Fund’s #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 based company  Aim: Shariah compliant core investment solutions that diversify Globally, but also reinvest in the GCC region. Grow capital and prosperity in GCC.  The ReUssir set of funds are essentially an equity-oriented fund family, based on a proven market-timing methodology that makes it possible to clearly define market trends, sectors and stocks to be favoured  The fund is deliberately divided into compartments to separate the different types of management  100% Shariah compliant Wealth of experience, lack of bureaucracy and hands-on fund management.

Thinking of investing in Malaysia? Consider Shariah-compliant options! Shariah-compliant investing lets you grow your wealth according to Islamic principles. Here's a quick glimpse: Ethical focus: Invest in companies with activities that align with Islamic values. Profit sharing: Sukuk, a Shariah-compliant bond, offers returns based on underlying asset performance. Transparency: Shariah boards ensure investments comply with Islamic guidelines. Ready to explore? Bursa Malaysia lists Shariah-compliant securities for easy access. [Search online for "Shariah-Compliant Securities Bursa Malaysia"] Islamic banks offer Shariah-compliant investment accounts and funds. Shariah-compliant mutual funds [Local and Global funds] Shariah-compliant crypto-currencies Remember: Conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor for personalized advice. #IslamicFinance #Malaysia #InvestShariah

In this article, “Malaysia’s Purpose-Driven Islamic Finance: Co-creating an Inclusive and Sustainable World,” we explore how Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar and the Malaysia International Islamic Finance Centre (MIFC) are transforming Islamic finance into a model of ethical and inclusive growth. Discover how Malaysia is leading the way in sustainable finance, emphasizing stakeholder-driven practices that benefit communities and promote social impact. https://lnkd.in/giZPpDAr #IslamicFinance #SustainableFinance #TanSriAzmanMokhtar #MIFC #FinancialInclusion #ShariahCompliance #PurposeDrivenFinance #Malaysia #SustainableDevelopment #StakeholderEconomy #ThoughtLeadership #OpenForBusiness