Islamic capital market still has potential to expand reach to broader stakeholder economy - SC chairman


KUALA LUMPUR: There is still "tremendous potential” for the Islamic capital market (ICM) to expand its reach to the broader stakeholder economy through sustainable initiatives.

Securities Commission (SC) chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar said that with growing interest to invest responsibly, efforts will be made to enhance investor access to shariah-compliant companies with environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices.

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