Investing by a Muslim Code
Saturna Capital is led by Nicholas Kaiser, who since 1984 has managed two highly rated socially resposible funds that are compatible with Islamic Law. Devout Muslims follow strict rules about money, including a prohibition against interest earned with businesses that don’t line up with their religious convictions; Mark Schwanhausser talked with Kaiser about this delicate balance of principles and profit recently. Unacceptable areas of investment, he says, would be “…If companies make money from interest – that’s primarily the financial sector, like banks but even things like brokerages. Then there are some basic screens like no pornography, no alcohol.” He became involved in this aspect of his business when approached by Muslim investors over 20 years ago.
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