Shariah-compliant investing
BNP Paribas Asset Management offers a wide range of investment solutions designed to align with Islamic principles under Shariah law.
Why invest in Shariah-compliant assets?
Value-alignment
Shariah law requires investments to be rooted in fairness and transparency. This philosophy may resonate with investors seeking responsible and socially conscious opportunities.
Resilience through cycles
Shariah-compliant investments typically focus on companies with strong balance sheets and activities in the real economy – attributes that can support long-term stability and durability in uncertain markets.
Growing demand
As the popularity of Islamic finance continues to grow around the world, Shariah-compliant investing is increasingly recognised as a mainstream and competitive investment approach.
Our expertise
Strong Shariah governance
All our investment solutions are guided by group’s long-established Shariah supervisory boards. Our Shariah-compliant funds are regularly audited and certified, and potential investments undergo rigorous screening and assessment processes.
Research-driven approach
Our investment strategies combine strong fundamental research with Shariah principles to capture the most compelling opportunities while mitigating potential risks.
Client-focused solutions
We work closely with our clients and institutional partners to design tailored portfolios that reflect both specific financial goals and Shariah requirements. This is further reinforced through our collaboration with leading external Shariah advisors to ensure client-specific Shariah requirements are carefully integrated into our investment process and outcomes.
Our range of Shariah-compliant solutions
Shariah-compliant investing spans a number of asset classes, from equities and sukuk products to thematic and multi-asset investments. This can provide investors with diversification and flexibility while ensuring their holdings adhere to Islamic principles.
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Team and resources
Our Shariah-compliant investment strategies are underpinned by our robust and rigorous governance processes and supported by a dedicated team of specialists. Using the guidance of respected Shariah scholars, our investment professionals combine deep expertise in Islamic finance with global and local market insights.
Our Sukuk team is based in Malaysia, a market recognised globally as a leading hub for Islamic finance. The team provides us with direct access to the markets, innovation and expertise at the heart of the Shariah-compliant investment industry.
Collectively, our investment teams enjoy access to BNP Paribas Asset Management’s company-wide resources, ranging from our Quantitative Research Group and global trading and risk management platform, to our dedicated Sustainability Centre and Global Macro Research team.
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Awards and accolades
Our Shariah-compliant strategies have been recognised with several awards from reputable industry institutions – a testament to our commitment to excellence and our unwavering dedication performance anchored in Shariah principles.
For details, including judging methodology, please refer to the official award website. BNP Paribas Asset Management did not pay an entry fee for the award. Trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property rights are and remain the property of their respective owners.
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[1] BNP Paribas Asset Management as of 30 June 2025.
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