What is the pipeline for Malaysian sustainability issuances in H1 2022?

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The pipeline for Malaysian sustainability issuances in H1 2022 is projected to be close to RM3 billion under Maybank IB.

Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) anticipates continued strong demand for sustainability bonds and sukuk within the Malaysian market throughout the current year. This positive outlook is supported by a robust pipeline, with Maybank IB expecting close to RM3 billion in issuances to enter the market during the first half of 2022. This projection aligns with the growing global emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and climate commitments, which are driving increased focus on sustainable financing.
Projected H1 2022 Pipeline

Maybank IB has identified a substantial pipeline of potential sustainability bond and sukuk issuances amounting to nearly RM3 billion. These issuances are anticipated to be brought to market within the first six months of 2022, under Maybank IB's involvement. This figure highlights the ongoing momentum in the sustainable finance sector within Malaysia.
2021 Sustainability Issuance Overview

In the preceding year, 2021, the Malaysian domestic market saw RM8.4 billion issued within the sustainable segment. This represented 7.6 per cent of the total bond and sukuk issuances, which collectively reached RM110 billion for that year. The growth in sustainable issuances reflects an intensifying focus on ESG factors and climate commitments.
Global Sustainability Bond Market Performance

Globally, sustainability bond issuance reached a significant milestone in 2021, exceeding US$1 trillion. This volume accounted for 10 per cent of the total global debt market during that year. The substantial global activity presents opportunities for Malaysian issuers to attract international investors by aligning with sustainability objectives.
Maybank IB's Role in Sustainable Finance

Maybank IB has been actively involved in facilitating sustainable finance in Malaysia, including its appointment as the sole principal adviser, sole lead arranger and manager, and sole sustainability structuring adviser for MBSB Bank's RM5 billion Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah Programme. Additionally, Maybank IB served as a joint lead manager for SME Bank's RM500 million maiden Sustainability Sukuk programme issuance in the past year.

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