Regulatory Alerts2022-06-30
Summary of Amendments to the Guidelines on Issuance of Corporate Bonds and Sukuk to Retail Investors
The regulator issued revised guidelines on 30 June 2022 to update the framework for issuing corporate bonds and sukuk to retail investors. The primary change introduces a new Chapter 23 establishing specific requirements for Sustainable and Responsible Investment linked (SRI-linked) sukuk. These amendments also include editorial adjustments to enhance clarity and renumber pages to accommodate the new chapter.
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS GUIDELINES ON ISSUANCE OF CORPORATE BONDS AND SUKUK TO RETAIL INVESTORS (Issued: 30 June 2022) 1 The following table provides a summary of key amendments to the Guidelines on Issuance of Corporate Bonds and Sukuk to Retail Investors (Guidelines) which was revised on 30 June 2022. A. General amendments
- Introducing a new chapter on Sustainable and Responsible Investment linked (SRI-linked) Sukuk Framework which sets out, among others, the requirements pertaining to the issuance of a SRI-linked sukuk.
- Editorial amendments to enhance clarity and renumbering of pages consequent upon of the introduction of the new chapter on SRI-linked sukuk. B. Amendments to Specific Paragraphs Prior to 30 June 2022 Revised on 30 June 2022 Remarks PART 3: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF SPECIFIC BONDS AND SUKUK Chapter 23: Sustainable and Responsible Investment linked (SRI-linked) Sukuk
- New Chapter 23 Insertion of new chapter which sets out additional requirements in relation to the issuance of SRIlinked sukuk to retail investors.
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