Sukuk can be "credit enhanced" to raise their credit quality above that of the underlying asset pool. Credit enhancement is therefore intended to reduce the credit risk to the Sukuk investors and reduce the funding cost of the originator. It also results in the Sukuk having an enhanced credit rating by ECAIs recognised by the CBB in section 4.6 of this Module. Subject to Shari'a permissibility, the mechanisms used in credit enhancement may include, inter alia, those discussed in Paragraphs CA-8.2.14 to CA-8.2.17.