Eastspring Investments has launched the Eastspring Investments Islamic Global Technology Fund, a shari'ah‑compliant equity fund designed to provide investors with access to long‑term growth opportunities arising from global technology and AI innovation.
The fund seeks to invest in high‑quality, shari'ah‑compliant technology companies that are shaping the future of the global economy - spanning sectors such as semiconductors, AI hardware and software, cloud infrastructure, digital platforms, healthcare innovation and advanced manufacturing. These technology leaders are increasingly embedded across industries, driving productivity, efficiency and earnings growth.
While timing technology cycles perfectly can be challenging, history has consistently shown that long-term under-exposure to technology can come at a significant opportunity cost, Eastspring Investments said. Unlike earlier technology cycles, today's AI and technology wave is supported by real earnings, strong free cash flows and sustained capital expenditure from large, profitable global companies, the company noted, calling technology a structural growth opportunity, rather than a short‑term trend.
A key differentiator of the fund is its investment advisory collaboration with Eastspring Investments Taiwan, which has managed global and US technology strategies since 1994. This enables Malaysian investors to access seasoned technology investment capabilities.
Based in Taiwan, the epicentre of the global semiconductor and AI hardware supply chain, the investment team brings first-hand, on-the-ground insights into the industries that power artificial intelligence. Much of the world's most advanced chips are designed and manufactured in this region, making proximity a critical advantage in identifying emerging trends and inflection points within the global tech ecosystem.
This expertise is reinforced by Eastspring's broader regional platform, drawing on insights from investment professionals across Asia to develop a more holistic, forward-looking view of technology innovation. Together, this combination of local depth, regional insights and global perspective enhances the Fund's ability to capture opportunities across the global AI value chain.
The fund is managed with shari'ah oversight and governance in collaboration with Eastspring Al‑Wara' Investments, Eastspring's dedicated Islamic asset management subsidiary. The portfolio construction adheres to shari'ah principles, ensuring investments are ethically aligned while maintaining diversification across global technology subsectors.
Yap Siok Hoon, CEO, Eastspring Investments said: "Technology is no longer optional - it is embedded in how economies function and how companies create value. With the launch of this fund, we are offering investors a way to participate in this powerful, long‑term growth story through a shari'ah‑compliant solution, backed by deep technology expertise and global reach. Our collaboration with Eastspring Investments Taiwan provides a unique advantage by anchoring investment insights where global AI and semiconductor innovation is truly built."
Anouk Hanafiah, CEO of Eastspring Al‑Wara' Investments added: "This fund reflects our commitment to delivering global shari'ah investment solutions that are grounded in principle yet forward-looking. We believe technology and innovation can be powerful drivers of positive progress when aligned with shari'ah principles."