Malaysia remains leading sukuk issuer

AMIDST some stiff challenges including the greater risk of a possible downgrade of debt issues in certain sectors, the bond market, which saw slower growth in the first half of this year, is expected to rebound in the second half of the year.

Analysts and industry observers concur that although the debt market grew at a slower pace in the first half, it could pick up in the second half despite the presence of some headwinds which could put a dampener on its growth.