Thomson Reuters Announces Findings of its Annual Sukuk Perceptions and Forecast Study

The findings of Thomson Reuters' and Zawya's Sukuk Perceptions and Forecast Study have been released. The study was conducted in November this year and focuses on a survey of sukuk lead arrangers and investors conducted in August and September 2012. The primary empirical data have been used as a base for forward-looking analytics on the appetites and preferences of sukuk investors for 2013 and beyond. The study states that global captive sukuk demand is likely to to double from $240 billion in 2012 to reach $421 billion by 2016.