The excellent attributes of Islamic finance continues to arouse and capture the interest of investors worldwide, particularly those seeking innovative products and services that fully comply with traditional Shariah principles and go beyond convention.

The concept of Shariah banking originated from and dates back to the era of a flourishing Islamic economy. Unique elements and concepts however, have and continue to be adopted over time and as a result, Shariah is today firmly sewn into the fabric of modern-day Islamic banking.

Bridging tradition and innovation, RUSD Investment Bank Inc. emerges to revive concepts that are dormant in Islamic jurisprudence, linking intrinsic Islamic values of Shariah cleverly with modern innovation and financial expectations, to be weaved into our banking system.

Islamic banks are expected to play a stronger role in any new international financial order that could be spawned by the global economic challenges. Today, in further answering the clarion call of bridging tradition and innovation, RUSD Investment Bank Inc. is also bridging nations and regions, bringing together the best in investment opportunities.

Acknowledging Malaysia’s ambition to become a world-class Islamic financial hub, RUSD Investment Bank Inc. was established as an Islamic investment bank domiciled in Malaysia.

Malaysia has a diverse and growing community of domestic and international financial institutions - thanks to the emphasis put on four core sectors in Islamic finance by its government and regulators over the past 30 years. The sectors are Islamic banking, takaful, the Islamic capital market and the Islamic money market. This has resulted in the development of a comprehensive Islamic finance environment and a vibrant product innovation and market activity as well as an ingrained maturity that supports the overall Islamic finance system.

Malaysia has witnessed groundbreaking milestones including sukuk issuance and other industry firsts. Furthermore, Malaysia’s strategic location enables it to serve as a link between the East and West – positioning it ideally to facilitate cross-flow of funds and greater economic linkages between South East Asia and the Middle East.

Malaysia also has dedicated Shariah Advisory Councils for the Islamic banking and takaful sectors, as well as for the Islamic Capital Market. There is also tax neutrality in the treatment of Islamic banking and conventional banking products and a liberalised foreign exchange administration ruling to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness. Furthermore, Malaysia recognizes that the key success factor for a vibrant financial hub is in having a critical mass of reputable and diversified range of financial institutions.

Incorporated in Malaysia, RUSD Bank capitalizes on all the said inherent strengths of the country and is able to ride on its vision to emerge as a world-class Islamic financial hub. The move is also in line with our aspirations and international endorsement for our products.

Together with our strong network in the Middle East and the GCC, we see ourselves as a bridge for prospective business opportunities in the region