Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) Lists First Islamic Bond ETF (Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF), ETF Tracks the iBoxx Tadawul Government & Agencies Sukuk Index, Underlying are Saudi Arabia Government or Related Agencies Sukuk Denominated in Saudi Riyal or USD, Launched by BOCHK Asset Management & Premia Partners
30th May 2025 | Hong Kong
Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) has listed the first Islamic bond ETF (Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF) on 29th May 2025, with the ETF tracking the iBoxx Tadawul Government & Agencies Sukuk Index. The ETF underlying are Saudi Arabia government or related agencies Sukuk denominated in Saudi Riyal or USD. The Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF was launched by BOCHK Asset Management & Premia Partners (ETF ~ Exchanged-Traded Fund).
“ Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) Lists First Islamic Bond ETF (Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF), ETF Tracks the iBoxx Tadawul Government & Agencies Sukuk Index, Underlying are Saudi Arabia Government or Related Agencies Sukuk Denominated in Saudi Riyal or USD, Launched by BOCHK Asset Management & Premia Partners “
Rebecca Chua, Managing Partner of Premia Partners: “The launch of this ETF is a significant milestone and cumulation of a year-long preparation in our efforts to build an efficient tool for international allocators looking for diversification from investment grade emerging markets and shariah-compliant fixed income solutions. It is a particularly timely strategy in the current market environment, as allocators increasingly look to values from more diversified allocation and uncorrelated returns.’
Li Tong, Deputy Chief Executive of BOCHK and Chairman of BOCHKAM: “BOCHKAM is pleased to collaborate with Premia Partners to launch the Asia’s first Saudi Arabic Government Sukuk ETF. This fund combines the flexibility and transparency of an ETF with the features of Islamic finance, providing investors with convenient access to Saudi Arabia’s capital market. BOCHKAM will continue to foster collaboration with the Middle East and other markets by developing more globally-diversified asset allocation solutions, contributing our efforts to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global asset management centre.”
Mr. Mohammed Al-Rumaih, CEO of the Saudi Exchange: “The issuance of this ETF on HKEX marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to provide global investors with access to the Saudi market and enhance portfolio diversification worldwide. This ETF, tracking the iBoxx Tadawul Government & Agencies Sukuk Index (SAR Unhedged) TRI, offers global investors a unique opportunity to access high-quality government-issued sukuk.”
Kangwei Yang, Director of Fixed Income Product Management at S&P Dow Jones Indices: ”S&P Dow Jones Indices is delighted to license the iBoxx Tadawul Government & Agencies Sukuk Index to Premia Partners for this new ETF launch. The index provides market participants with a benchmark that focuses on shariah-compliant funding obtained by the Saudi Arabia government and its key organizations through sukuk issuances. As Saudi Arabia diversifies its economic base and fosters growth within the domestic debt market, the index is designed to encompass shariah-compliant sukuk issuances to support the kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiatives.”
Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) Lists First Islamic Bond ETF (Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF), ETF Tracks the iBoxx Tadawul Government & Agencies Sukuk Index, Underlying are Saudi Arabia Government or Related Agencies Sukuk Denominated in Saudi Riyal or USD, Launched by BOCHK Asset Management & Premia Partners
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