| The Islamic banking segment strengthened its position within Brunei Darussalam’s financial services industry last year on the back of rising demand that led to the launch of a new bank and major bond issuances. Having moved early to establish sharia-compliant services, the Sultanate is now well placed to carve out a niche for itself as an international Islamic banking centre.
However, the industry will need to address a number of challenges, led by a shortage of skilled workers, if it is to fully support the segment’s development...............................................Full Article: Source |