Shariah-compliant Structuring And Its Relevance To Impact Investing
By Soko Directory Team / Published April 23, 2021 | 8:49 am KEY POINTS
Sukuk involves a direct asset ownership interest, while bonds are indirect interest-bearing debt obligations.
Kenya Sustainable finance, specifically impacts investing, has gained considerable momentum over the past few years and shows no sign of slowing down.
Investors are looking for ways to build up communities and put money to work responsibly. At the same time, demand for Shariah-compliant products is growing, not just among faith-based investors, but also among non-Muslim, ESG-minded investors.
To take a glimpse into the Shariah-compliant financial services potential requires consideration of both the consumer and corporate demand and activity. The largest group of consumers using Shariah-compliant wealth management solutions currently are in the 50-70 age bracket, according to research published by Jersey Finance,
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