Exploring demand for a low‑cost, passive investing kiwisaver fund designed to meet Shariah investment principles.
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What is SalaamKiwi?

SalaamKiwi is a small, independent initiative exploring whether there is interest in a low‑cost, passive investing kiwisaver fund designed to meet Shariah investment principles.

Purpose

The purpose of this initiative is to aggregate and present non‑binding expressions of interest in a low‑cost, passive investing kiwisaver fund designed to meet Shariah investment principles.

What this is / what this is not

This is:

• A way to register non‑binding interest

• A demand‑aggregation exercise to understand whether such an option could be viable

This is not:

• Financial advice or a recommendation

• An offer to invest

• A product that exists today

No money is collected, and registering interest creates no obligation.

What “passive investing” and “Shariah‑aligned” means

Passive investing typically means tracking a market index using clear, published rules, rather than relying on a fund manager to actively pick stocks. The aim is to closely follow the performance of that index, usually at lower cost and with greater transparency.

Shariah alignment typically involves excluding certain sectors or activities (such as alcohol, gambling, and conventional finance) and applying financial ratio screens. Exact criteria vary depending on the index used.

Why this initiative exists

Investment providers generally require evidence of meaningful demand before launching new options. SalaamKiwi exists to responsibly quantify that demand by collecting non‑binding expressions of interest and summarising results at an aggregate level.

There is no guarantee that any product will be launched, but strong community participation helps ensure that the level of interest is clearly understood and taken seriously.

What happens next?

If sufficient interest is demonstrated, aggregated results may be used to explore potential pathways with regulated providers. There is no commitment to any particular approach, and no guarantee of an outcome.

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General information only. Not financial advice. No product is currently being offered.

Learn more

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