The local bond market remains robust, hitting RM100bil as of Sept 30, surpassing the total issuances of RM70bil in 2011, according to Securities Commission (SC) chairman Datuk Ranjit Ajit Singh.
He said the issuance of PLUS Bhd’s RM30bil sukuk early this year was a significant milestone as it represented the single largest sukuk issuance globally. “As of end-Sept, the total amount of bonds outstanding stood at close to RM980bil, compared with RM841bil at end-2011, reflecting the continued growth of the bond market,” Ranjit said……………………………………….Full Article: Source