Phl Islamic finance poised for growth, says Fitch
The Philippine Star|December 20, 2024
Government initiatives aimed at developing the Islamic finance industry in the Philippines are set to boost the sector's growth over the medium to long-term, according to Fitch Ratings.
By KEISHA TA-ASAN

In a commentary, Fitch noted that investors from the Middle East took up around 30 percent of the Philippine government's sukuk bond issuance last year, which was part of the country's agenda to develop Islamic finance.

"Fitch believes the issuance (last year) could encourage government and private-sector entities, including financial institutions and corporates, to explore sukuk issuance, which would help the development of the local sukuk market," it said.

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