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Fitch rates QIB's trust certificate issuance programme 'A(EXP)'

Fitch Ratings has assigned Qatar Islamic Bank's (QIB) $1.5bn trust certificate issuance programme an expected rating of 'A(EXP)'.

The issuing entity under the programme is QIB Sukuk Ltd (QIBSL). The programme rating is based on the Long-term Issuer Default Rating ('A'/Stable) of Qatar Islamic Bank.

QIB is the third-largest bank in Qatar by assets and the leading Islamic bank, accounting 36% of total Islamic banking assets at end-H112.

The bank has a strong franchise in Qatar. The Qatar Investment Authority is QIB's largest shareholder (16.7%); the balance is listed on the Qatar exchange.

QIB operates under the supervision of a Shari'a board which comprises of eminent Shari'a scholars.

 
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