Axiata sukuk signals use of new assets in Islamic finance

Axiata launched a multi-currency sukuk programme followed closely by a dim sum sukuk issue. This is seen as a new level of flexibility for underlying assets in an individual deal. In September, an issue of RMB 1 billion ($158.7 million) was launched which is so far the largest RMB-denominated dim sum sukuk. For the programme itself $1.5 million were designated.

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