SEMINAR ON ISLAMIC FINANCE
&
THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS IN
MALAYSIA
STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIALSTRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
17 March 2010 / 1 Rabiulakhir 1431H
MALAYSIA
EN SUFFIAN ARIFFIN
SENIOR MANAGER, DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS
CORPORATE INVESTMENT BANKING
BANK ISLAM MALAYSIA BERHAD
1. Overview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital Markets.
2. Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development.
3. Malaysia as Hub for Islamic Securities Issuance.
4. Moving Forward.
ContentsContents
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4. Moving Forward.
OVERVIEW OF MALAYSIAN
ISLAMIC DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS
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ISLAMIC DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS
Overview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital MarketsOverview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital Markets
Malaysian Islamic Financial MarketMalaysian Islamic Financial Market
Islamic Financial Market
Islamic Banking &
TakafulIslamic Capital Markets
Islamic Banking:
� Islamic Interbank
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Equity DebtDerivatives� Islamic Interbank
Money Market
� Islamic Financing
� Islamic Deposits
� Islamic Investment
Takaful:
� Takaful products
� Takaful linked
investments
� Islamic Profit
Rate Swap
� Islamic Foreign
Exchange Swap
� Islamic Cross
Currency Swap
� Islamic Unit
Trust
� Islamic REITs
� Islamic
Stockbroking
� Islamic Indexes
� Shariah
Compliant
Securities
� Islamic
Securities
� Islamic Medium
Term Notes
� Islamic
Commercial
Papers
� Exchangeable
Sukuk
Overview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital MarketsOverview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital Markets
The Market ParticipantsThe Market Participants
INVESTORS
• Islamic/
ISSUERS
• BusinessesIslamic
Debt
REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
BNM/ SC/ Bursa Malaysia/ Labuan FSA
Islamic Securities
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INTERMEDIARIES
Financial Institutions/ Rating Agencies/ Reporting Accountants/ Legal
Counsels/ Trustees/ Shariah Advisers
• Islamic/
Conventional
• Domestic/
International
• Institutional
• Businesses
• Government/
Government
Agencies
Surplus Funds
Debt
Capital
Markets
Overview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital MarketsOverview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital Markets
Regulatory FrameworkRegulatory Framework
REGULATORS
SC
� Established under the Securities
Commission Act 1993.
� To supervise & monitor activities of
capital markets activities under the
CMSA.
� To protect the investors rights.
� To promote and develop securities &
futures markets.
� To spearhead development of the
Malaysian Islamic capital markets.
Labuan FSA
� Formed in 1996 as regulator in Labuan
IBFC.
� To market & promote Labuan as the
premier international businesses and
financial centre in Asia Pacific.
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REGULATORS
BNM
� Established in 1959 under the Central
Bank of Malaysia Act 1958 (Revised
1994).
� To regulate and monitor monetary,
financial & payment systems.
� To promote and develop Islamic
finance via MIFC, INCEIF & ISRA.
� To act as Depository & Paying Agency
for bonds issued in Malaysia.
Malaysian Islamic capital markets.
Bursa Malaysia
� An exchange holding company that
regulates and operates the trading
activities on Bursa Malaysia.
� To promote Islamic capital markets
products via Bursa Malaysia for on-
shore market & LFX for offshore market.
Overview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital MarketsOverview of Malaysian Islamic Debt Capital Markets
Governing LawsGoverning Laws
Key Acts/ Guidelines
� Islamic Banking Act 1983 (“IBA”).
� Capital Markets and Services Act 2007
(“CMSA”).
� Labuan Islamic Financial Services and
Securities Act 2010.
� Guidelines on the Offering of Islamic
Securities (“IS Guidelines”).
Supplemental Laws
� Applicable tax and stamp duty legislation.
� Land laws.
� Lease laws for Ijarah transaction.
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Securities (“IS Guidelines”).
� Guidelines on the Offering of Asset-
Backed Securities.
� Shariah compliances according to IBA &
IS Guidelines.
� Rules on The Scripless Securities under
RENTAS System.
� Rules on Fully Automated System for
Issuing/ Tendering (“FAST”).
MALAYSIAN ISLAMIC SECURITIES
EXPERIENCE: EVOLUTION & DEVELOPMENT
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EXPERIENCE: EVOLUTION & DEVELOPMENT
Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development
Evolution of Islamic SecuritiesEvolution of Islamic Securities
Kumpulan
SKS Power Sdn
Bhd (Sukuk
Istisna’)
PLUS SPV Sdn
Bhd (Sukuk
Musharakah)
The Islamic Securities structures
have evolved from simple BBAs to
more complex structures as more
legislations are introduced & also an
increased in the understanding of
Islamic finance among the industry
players.
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Shell MDS
Sdn Bhd
(BaIDS)
K.L.
International
Airport
Berhad (BBA
Notes)
Kumpulan
Guthrie Berhad
(Ijarah
Syndicated/
Sukuk)
Istisna’)
1990 1996 2001 2003 2008
Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development
New Capitals for 2009New Capitals for 2009
12,104.0 million
109,233.0* million
Equity Debt
RM11,969.7
Capital Markets
* Total issue amount approved by the SC.
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RM11,969.7 million
RM43,624.0* million
Islamic Equity
Islamic DebtIslamic
Capital Markets
Source: Securities Commission
* Total issue amount approved by the SC.
* Total issue amount approved by the SC.
Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development
Growth of Malaysian Debt Capital MarketsGrowth of Malaysian Debt Capital Markets
MYR 0.03
MYR 0.04
MYR 0.05
MYR 0.06
Millions
20-Year Growth - Islamic Debt Securities vs Conventional Debt Securities
Islamic Debt Securities
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MYR -
MYR 0.01
MYR 0.02
MYR 0.03 Islamic Debt Securities
Conventional Debt Securities
Source: Bank Negara Malaysia
Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development
Approved Islamic Securities in 2009 (by Quarters)Approved Islamic Securities in 2009 (by Quarters)
Period Issue Size
(RM ‘Million)
Q1 10,855
Q2 3,600 15,000.00
20,000.00
25,000.00
RM 'Million
Approved Islamic Securities in 2009 (by Quarters)
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Source: Securities Commission
Q3 4,500
Q4 20,000
Total 38,955 -
5,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
RM 'Million
Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development Malaysian Islamic Securities Experience: Evolution & Development
ShariahShariah Contracts Applied in Islamic SecuritiesContracts Applied in Islamic Securities
7%
Islamic Securities Approved by SC in 2008
Musharakah Ijarah
Istisna' Murabahah
Mudharabah Bai Bithaman Ajil
9%
Islamic Securities Approved by SC in 2009
Musharakah Ijarah
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40%
26%
7%
9%
11%
7%
Source: Securities Commission
91%
MALAYSIA AS A HUB FOR
ISLAMIC SECURITIES ISSUANCE
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ISLAMIC SECURITIES ISSUANCE
Malaysia as a Hub for Islamic Securities IssuanceMalaysia as a Hub for Islamic Securities Issuance
Malaysia’s Competitive AdvantagesMalaysia’s Competitive Advantages
Comprehensive Regulatory & Supervisory Frameworks
Wider Investors Base
Liberal Foreign Expertise & KEY
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Liberal Foreign Exchange Rules
Expertise & Talents
Tax IncentivesContinuous Products
Development
KEY
ADVANTAGES
Malaysia as a Hub for Islamic Securities IssuanceMalaysia as a Hub for Islamic Securities Issuance
Key Benefits of Islamic Securities: Issuers’ PerspectiveKey Benefits of Islamic Securities: Issuers’ Perspective
TAX INCENTIVESVALUE PROPOSITION REGULATORY PROCESS
� Stamp duty exemption on
SC’s approved Sukuk.
� Tax deductible of issuance
cost.
� Tax neutrality.
� Wide investors base.
� Attractive pricing due to
strong demand.
� Strong structuring
� Facilitative issuance
process.
� Automatic approval for
AAA-rated for RM Sukuk
issue domestically & A-
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� Tax neutrality.
� Tax exemption on SPV
incorporation.
� Strong structuring
expertise.
� Enhance Issuers’ profiles.
issue domestically & A-
rated Sukuk for foreign
currency Sukuk.
� Any amendment to terms
of approved Sukuk need
only to inform SC.
� Exchangeable Sukuk
exempted from rating.
Malaysia as a Hub for Islamic Securities IssuanceMalaysia as a Hub for Islamic Securities Issuance
Promotion of Islamic Securities via MIFCPromotion of Islamic Securities via MIFC
To create a vibrant, innovative and competitive international
Islamic financial services industry in Malaysia focusing on the
following niche activities:-
(1) origination, distribution & trading of Islamic capital markets
and treasury instruments;
(2) Islamic fund & wealth management services;
(3) International currency Islamic financial services; and
(4) Takaful & retakaful.
Issuer
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Incentives for
Islamic Securities
� Tax exemption on income received by SPV.
� Companies that establish SPV are allowed a tax deduction on the issuing costs incurred by
the SPV.
� Tax deduction on expenses incurred for Islamic Securities approved by the Securities
Commission until year of assessment 2015.
� Stamp duty exemption on instruments used to issue Sukuk in any currency.
� Tax exemption and withholding tax exemption on profits received by non-resident.
� Tax exemption on profits received by resident and non-resident investors in respect of
foreign currency Islamic securities approved by the Securities Commission and originating
from Malaysia.
� Stamp duty exemption on investing and trading of sukuk.
Issuer
Investors
Malaysia as a Hub for Islamic Securities IssuanceMalaysia as a Hub for Islamic Securities Issuance
The ResultsThe Results
Issuer Date of Issue Issue Size
(USD million)
Rating
Rafflesia Capital October 2006 750.0 N/A
Malayan Banking April 2007 300.0 A3 (Moody)
Cherating Capital July 2007 850.0 N/A
Paka Capital Ltd March 2008 550.0 N/A
Petronas Sukuk August 2009 1,500.0 A1 (Moody)
List of Foreign CurrencyList of Foreign Currency--
Denominated issuances in Denominated issuances in
MalaysiaMalaysia
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Issuer Date of Issue Issue Size *
(RM million)
Rating
Tadamun Services
Berhad
August 2008 1,000.0 AAA (S&P)
Woori Bank June 2008 1,000.0 N/A
Industrial Bank of Korea April 2008 3,000.0 N/A
State Bank of India March 2008 1,350.0 N/A
The Export-Import Bank
of Korea
March 2008 3,000.0 N/A
List of Islamic Securities List of Islamic Securities
Issued in Malaysia by Issued in Malaysia by
Multinational Development Multinational Development
Banks/Financial Banks/Financial
Institutions/Foreign Institutions/Foreign
Governments/Foreign MNCs Governments/Foreign MNCs
* Total issue amount approved by the SC.
MOVING FORWARD
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Moving ForwardMoving Forward
Issues to be Addressed Issues to be Addressed
The following considerations need to be addressed for Islamic Debt Capital
Markets to continue being one of the major components of funding:
� Greater clarity in transaction structures, improved documentations,
increased standardizations and lower overall complexities.
� Consensus among Islamic scholars around the world.
� Better issuers and investors education about Islamic Securities and
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� Better issuers and investors education about Islamic Securities and
Shariah compliance.
� A liquid secondary market.
� The structures for the Sukuk need to be more competitive in order to
motivate future Sukuk issuances.
� Continuous support from the Government and regulators to further
promote and develop the Islamic debt capital markets.
Moving ForwardMoving Forward
Future Outlooks Future Outlooks
� Increased demand from the Middle Eastern and Asian Muslims to invest in
products that are in compliance with their religious beliefs.
� The recent global economic recovery is expected to stimulate
infrastructure projects which require huge amounts of financings and the
Islamic Securities can be the preferred financing instrument to raise these
funding requirements.
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� More efforts have been implemented towards having a global Shariah
compliance for local Islamic products.
� More interests are shown by other countries such as United Kingdom,
Hong Kong, France and other European countries in Islamic finance is
expected to further boost the industry’s growth.
Thank You & Wassalam
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The information contained in this presentation may be meaningful only with the oral presentation and are of the
personal view of the presenter and does not necessarily represent an official opinion of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad.
For further information, please contact:
Suffian Ariffin
Senior Manager, Debt Capital Markets
Corporate Investment Banking
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
Email: [email protected]