The Role of Sharia-Compliant Indexing in APAC Portfolios

As questions grow over the sustainability of U.S. market exceptionalism, investors are looking to new regions for diversification and resilience. Southeast Asia is emerging as a focal point, supported by an expanding Islamic finance ecosystem. The region is playing a critical role in shaping the future of Sharia-compliant investing, driven by demographic growth, digital innovation and supportive regulatory frameworks across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.

This webinar examined global macroeconomic trends, reviewed the performance of MSCI Islamic Indexes and highlighted recent index enhancements designed to help investors manage exposures more effectively.

Key takeaways: 

• Global investment trends 

Understand how shifts in global macroeconomic conditions are influencing investment strategies.

• MSCI’s latest Islamic Index developments

See how recent index expansions and enhancements are designed to capture potential opportunities and provide greater precision in portfolio construction.

• Performance insights from MSCI Islamic Indexes

Analyze country, sector and factor-level trends driving performance in Sharia-compliant indexes.