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Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military?

Monday 19 October22:28 · 2h agoAI summary
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An HSBC sharia-compliant fund has invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel's military, raising ethical concerns for Muslim savers.

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01Summary

  1. 01HSBC's 'sharia-compliant' fund invested more than $100 million in companies with ties to Israel's military.
  2. 02The fund is marketed as ethical and halal for Muslim investors.
  3. 03The revelation was published by Al Jazeera.
  4. 04The exact companies involved have not been named in the available report.

02Why it matters

This matters because Muslim savers who chose a halal pension may unknowingly be funding military activities they oppose, undermining their religious and ethical principles.

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