The retail investor session was designed to help participants better understand Sukuk as an investment instrument, how the BIBD Sukuk is structured, its key features, and the factors investors should consider before making an investment decision.
Acting Deputy Managing Director of BIBD Hazimah ’Izzati binti Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Adanan highlighted the importance of providing investors with clear and accessible information.
“At BIBD, we believe that meaningful participation in any investment opportunity begins with understanding. Whether you are an experienced investor or exploring Sukuk for the first time, access to clear and transparent information is essential to making informed financial decisions,” she said.
“Many people may be learning about Sukuk for the first time. Our goal is to help them understand how it works, what they should consider before investing, and whether it is suitable for their own financial objectives. Well-informed investors are better placed to make decisions with confidence.”
She added that the Sukuk offering reflects BIBD’s ongoing efforts to expand access to Shariah-compliant investment opportunities while supporting the growth of Brunei Darussalam’s Islamic finance sector.
“We see this as an opportunity not only to offer investors another Shariah-compliant investment option, but also to help build greater participation in Brunei Darussalam’s capital market. By making Sukuk more accessible, we hope more people will be able to take part in investment opportunities that were previously less accessible to individual investors.”
The programme featured a Sukuk video presentation, an introduction to the BIBD Sukuk, and a panel discussion covering key aspects of Sukuk investing, including its structure, features, benefits, and key considerations. Participants also engaged directly with panellists during an interactive question-and-answer session.
The retail session builds on the institutional Investors’ Forum held on October 6, 2026, which brought together institutional investors to discuss the structure and key features of BIBD’s Sukuk issuance, as well as the role Sukuk can play in expanding investment opportunities and supporting the continued growth of Brunei Darussalam’s capital market.
As part of its ongoing engagement efforts, BIBD will also conduct a series of weekly Sukuk roadshows to provide prospective investors with further opportunities to learn about the offering and engage directly with representatives from BIBD and BIBD Securities.
Through these engagements, BIBD hopes to give more people the knowledge and confidence to explore Sukuk as part of their investment planning and to better understand the range of Shariah-compliant investment options available to them.
The initiative is aligned with the aspirations of the Brunei Darussalam Financial Sector Blueprint 2026-2035, which emphasises financial inclusion, financial literacy, deeper capital markets, and continued innovation in Islamic finance.
As Brunei Darussalam’s first corporate Sukuk Wakalah programme, the initiative represents both a funding milestone for BIBD and an important step towards widening access to Shariah-compliant investments.
By making Sukuk available from BND5,000 through its fractional offering, BIBD aims to help more Bruneians participate in capital market investments, build greater familiarity with Sukuk, and support the continued growth of the country’s Islamic finance sector in line with the aspirations of Brunei Vision 2035. – James Kon
