22nd November 2024 - 8 min read
As global trends shift toward responsible investing, two investing concepts have increasingly gained traction among investors today: the pursuit of high ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) scores and Shariah compliance. Both approaches seek to promote responsible behaviour to achieve sustainable outcomes – with Shariah investing being a faith-based approach stemming from the religious laws of Islam, and ESG investing integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into investments.
This growing emphasis on responsible investing has led to a surge in demand for investment options that can cater to investors’ ethical and sustainable values, and not being focused only on maximising returns on investment (ROI). Having a Shariah faith-based approach to investing incorporates the Islamic principle of “Maqasid Shariah” (the higher objectives of Shariah), which seeks to protect and promote welfare, justice, and the environment—objectives that closely align with the ethical standards of ESG investing.
Enter RHB i-Sustainable Future Technology Fund (“Fund”), a unit trust fund for investors seeking a Shariah-compliant way to invest in a more sustainable world while benefiting from the rapid growth of the information technology sector. The Fund is also designated as a Sustainable and Responsible Investment (“SRI”) fund by the Securities Commission of Malaysia (“SC”), which speaks volumes about the Fund’s commitment towards responsible and sustainable investing for a better world. Additionally, the Fund has secured two gold awards as the “Best Overall Winner” and “Best Fund Based On Asset Class (Equity)” at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2024.
RHB i-Sustainable Future Technology Fund is a unit trust fund managed by RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad that provides a unique investing approach in sustainable technology that is Shariah-compliant. The Fund is Shariah and sustainability-focused and screens through companies that meet Shariah requirements/ guidelines, and provide sustainable technology solutions to global key challenges via eight future themes that focus on problem-solving technologies to meet your investment goals.
Investment Framework
Delivering a unique investing approach in sustainable technology that is Shariah-compliant is supported by the five interlinking pillars of our investment framework:
Investing in the Fund is a long-term commitment, designed to provide capital growth over a period of more than five years. The Fund’s advisory team, Janus Henderson Investors (Singapore) Limited, is based in the UK and brings over 80 years of combined industry experience in navigating through the technology hype cycle, thus offering a strategic edge to the Fund’s approach.
Gain access to this ESG award-winning fund and other investment opportunities through the RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (“RHBAM”) MyInvest Online Platform today. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, RHBAM MyInvest offers easy and convenient access to your investments, with the ability to manage them anytime, anywhere. The online platform empowers you to make informed decisions with powerful tools and market insights while also providing access to global investment opportunities and strategies.
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Ready to align your investments with an award-winning investment strategy that invests in Shariah-compliant technology companies to drive a sustainable future? Open your RHBAM MyInvest account today and take that first step. Click here and visit the RHBAM MyInvest Online Platform to find out more.
This article is brought to you by RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd.
RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd
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A Product Highlights Sheet (“PHS”) highlighting the key features and risks of the RHB i-Sustainable Future Technology Fund (“Fund”) is available and investors have the right to request for a PHS. Investors are able to download it from RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (“RHBAM”)’s website. Investors are advised to obtain, read and understand the contents of the PHS and Prospectus dated 30 May 2023 and its supplementary(ies) (if any) (“collectively known as the Prospectus”) before investing.
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