Arab Investment Bank and IDB unit launch leasing firm

An Islamic leasing firm will be launched by Egypt's Arab Investment Bank and the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank an in aim to provide sharia-compliant financing to small businesses. Enmaa Leasing Company for this purpose will have authorized capital of $20 million, according to a joint statement said. The ICD is discussing to debut sovereign Islamic bonds (sukuk) with Nigeria and Ivory Coast.