Emirates Islamic and Leonteq Launch Shariah-Compliant Structured Products

Emirates Islamic, a prominent Islamic bank in the UAE, has entered into a strategic partnership with Leonteq Securities AG, a Swiss-based leader in structured product solutions. This new alliance aims to introduce a suite of Shariah-compliant structured investment products to the market, reinforcing Emirates Islamic's commitment to offering sophisticated wealth management options rooted in Islamic finance principles.

Enhancing the Shariah-Compliant Investment Landscape

This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding Emirates Islamic's wealth management portfolio. By integrating innovation with Islamic values, the partnership is set to deliver investment solutions that not only meet Shariah requirements but also address the evolving financial goals of its clientele. The focus is on delivering relevant, forward-thinking products that balance ethical considerations with performance.

Leveraging Leonteq’s Specialized Issuance Platform

The structured products will be issued under Leonteq’s newly developed Shariah-compliant Trust Certificate Issuance and Offering Programme. Emirates Islamic will actively co-create these offerings, ensuring alignment with Islamic financial principles. Leonteq, in turn, will manage all technical and operational aspects, including issuance processes, the deployment of compliant hedging strategies, and end-to-end product lifecycle management.

Tailored Solutions for the Modern Islamic Investor

The newly introduced products are tailored for sophisticated investors seeking capital protection, personalized risk-return profiles, and exposure to market-linked opportunities—all within a Shariah-compliant framework. By merging Leonteq’s global expertise in structured investments with Emirates Islamic’s strong market presence and regulatory understanding, this partnership promises to deliver customized, high-value investment strategies that resonate with clients’ financial aspirations and ethical values.

Farid AlMulla, Chief Executive Officer at Emirates Islamic, commented: “Emirates Islamic is pleased to partner with Leonteq to drive Islamic banking innovation in the region. The announcement adds relevance as we recognise the growing appetite among investors in the region for diversification and enhanced yield strategies. This partnership further reinforces our position as a forward-thinking financial institution with a promise to offer our customers best-in-class Shariah-compliant products of the highest ethical standards.”

Mohammad Kamran Wajid, Deputy CEO at Emirates Islamic, said: “We are excited to initiate a partnership with Leonteq. At Emirates Islamic, we have always been committed to remain at the forefront of banking innovation, delivering well-governed and client-centric investment solutions through our various channels. The collaboration with Leonteq is a shared vision to facilitate access to sophisticated investment solutions while maintaining the highest standards of transparency, suitability and governance.”

Victor Hayek, CEO MENA of Leonteq, stated: “We are thrilled to unveil our partnership with Emirates Islamic, showcasing a unique approach at the forefront of Islamic innovation. This collaboration enables Emirates Islamic clients to access an exclusive Shariah-compliant structured product offering, co-designed with Emirates Islamic, at a highly competitive minimum ticket size.”