Ireland's ESB considers sukuk issue in Malaysia

The Irish Electricity Supply Board (ESB) considers issuing a sukuk in Malaysia which would make it the first large non-financial company from Europe to involve in trade with Islamic bonds. Issuing a sukuk is likely to contribute to the development of a new source of funding for companies in Europe while the euro zone debt crisis constrains sources of finance at home.

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