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Gen Z Money Move: Bank Islam x OpusAM Just Made Investing Easier (and Halal)
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| (From left to right): Bank Islam Director of Wealth Management, Datin Zaharah Abd Muttalib; Bank Islam Group Chief Business Officer-Retail Banking, Mizan Masram; Chairman of the Board, Opus Islamic Asset Management, Noorshidah Ismail, and Opus Asset Management, Group Managing Director, Siaw Wei Tang, at the MoU signing ceremony between Bank Islam and Opus Asset Management in Kuala Lumpur, today. |
Here’s something smart with your duit, on 22 July 2025, Bank Islam Malaysia officially signed a partnership with Opus Asset Management (OpusAM) to roll out a new wave of Shariah compliant investment solutions. Yes, real talk. This one’s all about ethical returns, capital protection and skipping the scams.
This collab is more than just corporate handshake stuff. It’s Bank Islam stepping up as a distribution partner for OpusAM’s fixed income funds that are made for short and long-term goals, no dodgy vibes, just sustainable, legit investing.
Why This Collab Matters
In a world where TikTok "gurus" are pushing fast cash and fake wins, this partnership offers real-deal financial tools:
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✅ Ethical investing, backed by UN PRI principles
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✅ Focus on capital preservation during economic uncertainty
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✅ Nationwide access via 100+ Bank Islam branches
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✅ Fund options that include:
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Opus Shariah Cash Extra Fund
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Opus Shariah Income Fund
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Opus SRI Sukuk Fund (Class B)
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According to OpusAM Group Managing Director Siaw Wei Tang, the goal is simple: “We want to give Malaysians a safer, more stable way to grow their savings, especially when so many are falling into risky get-rich-quick schemes.”
Good for the Wallet, Good for the World 🌍
What sets this partnership apart is its ESG commitment. OpusAM is a signatory of the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment, meaning it’s not just about the money, it’s also about ethics, environment, and social responsibility.
Bank Islam’s Group Chief Business Officer, Mizan Masram, shares the same energy:
“This is not just about growing wealth, it's about preserving it responsibly and ethically.”
If you’ve been side-eyeing your savings and thinking “what now?”, here’s your answer:
- 📈 Shariah-compliant investment Malaysia is booming
- 🧠 This move gives Gen Z access to smarter, safer fund options
- 🕌 Ethical finance is no longer just a buzzword, it’s becoming accessible
And it’s all available now at your nearest Bank Islam branch. No complicated forms, no Wall Street talk, just smart investing that fits your goals and values.
