From Zawya.com: As global crisis continues, Islamic bonds witness a clear turnaround in the first half of 2010 (H1′10) compared to the sharp fall in 2009 and 2008. Global sukuk issuances in H1′10 reached US$20.4 billion, a 99% growth to H1′09, yet still less than H1′07 all time high at $US 24 billion, according to a report released by London based, IFIS, Islamic Finance Information Service.
The report shows that South East Asia remain to denominate the sukuk market with issuances worth US$17.35 billion in H1′10 compared to US$8.89 billion in H1′09 and even US$4.5 billion in H1′08……………………………………….Full Article: Source