<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Fuelled by a dynamic market for sukuks (Sharia-compliant bond-like instruments) and impactful investment in fintech and innovation, Islamic finance has seen sustained growth over the past decade. The Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region continues to be a steady contributor to an industry that grew 11.4% in 2019 and is now worth more than $2.4 trillion, according to S&P Global Ratings. </p>