Middle East and Far East Sukuk
Overview
This Practice Note provides an overview of the differences between the Sukuk markets in the Middle East and Far East, including recent trends and structures used.
For further information on Sukuk transactions and structures, see PN:”Sukuk Strictures”-Kuwait and PN:”Sukuk Documentation and Transaction Mechanics”-Kuwait.
Practical Guidance
Middle East and Far East Markets
The Sukuk market is growing as an alternative to conventional debt financing for companies and investors with a need or desire to follow a Sharia-compliant investment strategy. It is also attracting the interest of non-Sharia-compliant institutions and investors as a viable alternative to conventional financing. The Sukuk market provides access to a pool of Sharia-compliant investors, considered to be an untapped market for conventional institutions.