Islamic Finance Ambitions Gather Pace

June 2008 | Market Strategy

BMI View: Hong Kong's efforts to make itself a leading centre of Islamic finance are gathering momentum, with several corporations planning Islamic bond (sukuk) issues in the second half of 2008. Although Hong Kong faces stiff competition from other cities, its status as a gateway to China is likely to be a major plus point for Middle Eastern investors.

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