19 October 2015
RAM Ratings today launches its Sukuk Reflections publication as part of its commitment to Islamic Finance thought leadership. "Sukuk Reflections is aimed at catalysing thought leadership by combining RAM's expertise in rating sukuk and ideas from leading industry experts," highlights Foo Su Yin, CEO of RAM Ratings. Over the past 25 years, RAM has rated USD125 billion worth of sukuk which has included many pioneer structures that have contributed to the breadth and diversity of sukuk products in the market.

RAM is part and parcel of the Malaysia International Islamic Finance Centre (MIFC) community and continuously strives to support the development of sukuk internationally and domestically through our analytical perspectives. In recognition of its efforts, RAM was recently voted 2015 First Runner-Up, Best Islamic Rating Agency, by Islamic Finance News. "We are energised by this award and are grateful for the vote of confidence and support received from global market participants," adds Foo.

Subscribers can retrieve the Sukuk Reflections publication via our website www.ram.com.my. Non-subscribers may purchase the report at RM530 (inclusive of GST) per copy. For further enquiries, please contact Ain at (603) 7628 1108 or Faiez (603) 7628 1104, or fax (603) 2711 1701/ (603) 7620 8250, or e-mail ain@ram.com.my or faiez@com.my.my 

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