Equity Investments

We aim to strengthen the private sector and improve the effectiveness of ICD's private sector development initiatives through the development of Islamic Finance channels and institutions.

The last two decades have witnessed the rapid growth of Islamic banking around the world, both in volume and numbers. Islamic banking has established itself as an emerging alternative to interest-based banking and is taking root in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries. ICD plays a leading role in supporting and strengthening Islamic financial institutions to ensure that financing or capital reaches the highest number of beneficiaries — defined as SMEs and corporates with sustainable businesses or projects.

Islamic banks operate in over sixty countries, most of them in the Middle East and Asia. The Banking Equities Division under the Global Markets Equity department was launched to complement ICD's strategy of strengthening the private sector and improving the effectiveness of ICD's private sector development initiatives.

As a leading Islamic Equity Finance provider, the Banking Equities Division helps support the Islamic Banking Industry through equity participation. Its extensive transaction experience and knowledge of the Islamic Banking Industry allow it to provide differentiated, value-added insights and investments to member countries looking to expand their Islamic banking industry.

The Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) sector of our member countries has grown in importance as reflected in its strong increase in size and growing interconnectedness with the banking sector. NBFIs play a significant role in meeting the diverse financial needs of various sectors of an economy and contribute to economic development by enhancing financial access to a greater part of society.