Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has raised over US$160 M through its new flagship fund, the ADIB Global Sukuk Fund.
Launched in October 2021, the fund offers a diversified portfolio that captures the opportunities available within the shari'ah-compliant universe of sovereign, quasi-sovereign, financial institutions and corporate sukuk, issued locally, regionally, as well as globally. It is targeted at investors seeking regular returns above prevailing cash rates over a medium to long-term investment period.
The successful raise demonstrates significant market appetite for high-quality shari'ah-compliant investment products, ADIB said. Michael Gregory Davis, ADIB Global Head of Wholesale Banking Groups, said: “We are extremely pleased with the strong demand received for the ADIB Global Sukuk Fund during its initial marketing phase which led to raising more than US$160 M at its first closing.
"Our clients are particularly attracted to the fund’s investment grade average rating, low volatility, relatively short duration, the option for regular attractive quarterly income distribution as well as its daily liquidity. We believe the fund’s compelling investment proposition will help us to grow the fund further and to establish it as one of the leading global sukuk funds in the market.”