Foreign Currency the Islamic Way
Having foreign currencies in hand with the hope of getting a better yield? With our Shariah-compliant short term Foreign Currency Mudharabah-i (FCM-i), you can now place them in a profit sharing investment product to earn a potentially higher return.
FCM-i also allows for easy transfer of funds overseas safely with our wide network of branches as well as correspondent banks worldwide. What’s more, the profit-sharing principle of Mudharabah gives you the potential to earn better returns on your investment.
FCM-i offers:
- Alternative investment in Shariah compliant short term foreign currency investment.
- Dividend return is not fixed but will be based on the “R Rate”. A higher “R Rate” enables return for customers.*
- Dividend will be calculated daily and paid on maturity
FCM-i Features:
- Shariah Contract - based on Mudharabah (profit-sharing) contract where customers act as provider of fund and the Bank acts as entrepreneur. The Bank will invest the fund in Shariah-compliant investment avenues. The profit from the investment will be shared between the Bank and customers based on the pre-agreed profit sharing ratio.
Who can apply
- Individuals, both residents and non-residents
- Non-Individuals, or business banking customers
Currency Offered
1. US Dollar (USD)
2. Euro (EUR)
3. Australian Dollar (AUD)
4. British Pound (GBP)
5. New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
6. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
7. Canadian Dollar (CAD)
8. Singapore Dollar (SGD)
9. Swiss Franc (CHF)
10. Japanese Yen (JPY)
11. Danish Kroner (DEK)
12. Indian Rupee (INR)
13. Swedish Kroner (SEK)
14. Philippine Peso (PHP)
15. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
16. Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
17. Qatar Riyal (QAR)
18. Thai Baht (THB)
19. Chinese Renminbi (CNY)
Tenure or Minimum Deposit
Non-Interbank FCM-i (Individual)
| Currency |
Tenor |
Minimum Amount |
| USD |
1 to 12 months |
USD5,000 |
| Others |
1 to 12 months |
USD5,000 equivalent |
Non-Interbank FCM-i (Non-individual)
| Currency |
Tenor |
Minimum Amount |
| USD |
Min. 1 day |
USD20,000 |
| EUR, AUD, GBP |
Min. 7 days |
USD20,000 equivalent |
| NZD, HKD, CAD, SGD, CHF, JPY |
Min. 1 month |
USD20,000 equivalent |
* Subject to complete Terms and Conditions
*Terms and conditions apply
What's next
- Call us
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- Locate us
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- FAQ -
What do I need to do to invest in Foreign Currency Mudharabah-i (FCM-i)?