Sustainable and Responsible Investment linked (‘SRI-linked’) Sukuk Framework
Updated: Aug 25, 2022
The Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) established the Framework for Sustainable and Responsible Investment-Linked Sukuk (the Framework) on June 30, 2022.
The Sustainable and Responsible Investment Sukuk framework was first introduced by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) in 2014. This was done to facilitate the creation of an ecosystem that promotes sustainable and responsible investing for SRI investors and issuers. The Framework was introduced in 2014.
The Disclosure Framework has been designed under international standards and best practices, both of which emphasise the significance of transparency concerning disclosure requirements.
This document is intended to serve as a reference for the relevant stakeholders. It should be read in conjunction with the other requirements outlined in the Guidelines on Unlisted Capital Market Products under the Lodge and Launch Framework and the Guidelines on Issuance of Corporate Bonds and Sukuk to Retail Investors, whichever of those two sets of guidelines is applicable.
What is SRI Sukuk?
SRI Sukuk is where the Sukuk proceeds will be appl