Strong demand for Islamic banking products


PETALING JAYA: The Islamic banking industry in South-East Asia is expected to expand by 8% over the next few years underpinned by a robust demand for Islamic products and services as well as low penetration rate particularly in Indonesia.

S&P Global Ratings said the projection was made despite the economic slowdown seen in major markets including Malaysia and Indonesia.

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