On 23 January 2018, BIMB Investment Management Berhad with its strategic partner, Arabesque Asset Management Holding Ltd, UK launched the BIMB-Arabesque Asia Pacific Shariah-ESG Equity Fund, the first Asia Pacific Big Data & Fintech fund In Malaysia. The Fund is another innovative product that sustains Malaysia’s leadership as the Islamic finance marketplace. The Fund is a Shariah and Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) compliant fund that invests in the Asia Pacific listed companies using financial technology and Big Data analytics, offering sustainable long-term capital appreciation opportunities.

In support of the fund launch, BIMB Investment Management Berhad together with Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has also organised exclusive clients events to shed light on the new investment opportunity.