Sukuk market in the Gulf needs to be regulated
The Gulf can foster growth in Islamic bonds (sukuk) market by adopting regulations and going in for measures such as credit rating, say analysts.
Even as the GCC holds a lion’s share in the global sukuk market, estimated at $130 billion (Dh477bn), it lags behind when it comes to regulations. And a model like the one followed by Malaysia can help it tap the massive potential that the segment holds, they said.
"The GCC market holds a significant share of global market when it comes to volume. But if we talk of a regulated market, the comfort levels of having prudent policy guidelines from regulators are still not there, whether it is related to type of issuances or ratings," said Moinuddin Malim, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Badr-Al-Islami. Mashreq.
Islamic Finance Resource 