The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) is at the forefront of promoting and facilitating cross-border Shariah compliant liquidity management with its groundbreaking Sukuk program. This report canvasses the IILM’s stellar performance in 2022 as well as an interview with the CEO and a case study on its landmark debut 12-month Sukuk offering, said to be the first of its kind globally.
The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (the IILM) is an international organisation established by central banks and a multilateral organisation to create and issue Shariah compliant financial instruments to facilitate effective cross-border Islamic Liquidity Management.
Established on the 25th October 2010, the IILM aims to enhance cross-border investment flows, international linkages and financial stability by creating more liquid Shariah compliant financial instruments for institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS).
Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the IILM has a diverse membership comprising central banks of Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Qatar, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates as well as Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector (ICD). The IILM paves the way for a unique collaborative, cross-border solution to a common, cross-border concern.
International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation
Suite 43B Level 43, Vista Tower, The Intermark, 348 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +60(3) 2170 5000
Fax: +60(3) 2170 5111
E-mail: [email protected]
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