Indonesian Capital Market Review


Do Environmental Risks Explain the Sovereign Sukuk Yields in Malaysia?




Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jan 2025

Abstract

Given the increasing risks posed by environmental degradation, severe climate change, and recent pandemics, the establishment of a sustainable economy has become a priority for numerous nations. From this perspective, it is crucial to emphasize sustainable finance since it has the potential to serve as a vehicle for accomplishing a green economic agenda. Sovereign sukuk held a prominent position in the sukuk market, both domestically and internationally, but its influence was particularly significant inside the domestic sphere. The study seeks to examine the link between environmental risks and the yield performance of sovereign sukuk. Sukuk performed less favourably compared to other asset classes in terms of including environmental risk in the calculation of yield. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct additional investigation into the impact of environmental concerns on sukuk yields. The analysis includes Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and quantile regression techniques, using data from the period 1990-2021. This study examines the relationship between market variables, environmental risk, and sukuk yields in Malaysia. The paper demonstrates that both market variables and environmental concerns have an impact on the yields of sovereign sukuk. Additionally, it introduces a novel approach for modelling these yields.

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publication:icmr

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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The intent of the Editors of The Indonesian Capital Market Review is to discuss, to explore, and to disseminate the latest issues and developments in Empirical Financial Economics particularly those related to financial frictions in the Emerging Markets. The topics cover capital markets, financial ...