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- Muhammad Zarunnaim Haji Wahab
- Asmadi Mohamed Naim
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this study is to explore the necessity for developing Islamic sustainable and responsible investment (i-SRI) criteria based on environmental, social and governance issues. Design/methodology/approach - To address the above objective, this study adopted a qualitative method via content document analysis and interviews with experts. Findings - Based on the analysis, this study discovered five primary aspects that lead to the necessity for developing i-SRI criteria. First, Malaysia has yet to develop i-SRI criteria. Second, the absence of i-SRI criteria will eventually lead to Shariah issues. Third, any Islamic financial instrument is bound to encounter numerous issues and challenges, thereby making it difficult to be marketed globally if it does not have a proper and standardized framework. Fourth, the establishment of i-SRI criteria can serve as a key reference point for the players in the industry, including investors, policymakers and other parties. Finally, the development of i-SRI criteria can play a vital role in enhancing the current Islamic capital market products offering in Malaysia. Practical implications - There are several implications identified in this study. First, continuous research on the i-SRI criteria can offer numerous benefits to the regulatory bodies and policymakers who can use the findings in their decision-making process. Second, in terms of investors, the results can help them to make better investment choices by referring to the i-SRI criteria. Third, this study will be valuable to the academicians in terms of opportunity to explore a new research area, i.e. the i-SRI criteria, besides adding to the extant literature on this topic which is still scant currently. Originality/value - This study discovered five primary aspects that lead to the necessity for developing i-SRI criteria.
Suggested Citation
Muhammad Zarunnaim Haji Wahab & Asmadi Mohamed Naim, 2022.
"Developing Islamic sustainable and responsible investment criteria: an overview,"
International Journal of Ethics and Systems, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 39(3), pages 648-658, October.
Handle:
RePEc:eme:ijoesp:ijoes-06-2021-0120
DOI: 10.1108/IJOES-06-2021-0120
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