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HSBC Islamic fund holds $131m in firms linked to Israel's military
−9.0 strongly negative
The Eastern Herald reports HSBC's Islamic fund holding $131m in five firms linked to Israel's military.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| 5Pillars | 1 | −8.3 |
| The Eastern Herald | 1 | −8.3 |
| EADaily | 1 | −9.2 |
| Al Jazeera | 1 | −10.0 |
Day by day
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Al Jazeera reports on HSBC's Sharia fund investing in Israeli war-linked firms.
- −10.0 How HSBC’s Sharia fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
Reputational criticism over Sharia fund's Israeli war-linked investments.
Monday 19 October 2026
EADaily reports on HSBC funds linked to the Israeli army.
- −9.2 The HSBC scandal: Muslim money transferred to help the Israeli army
Allegation of reputational scandal over transfers to Israeli army.
Friday 16 October 2026
A report says HSBC's halal fund invested in Palantir despite its Israeli military links.
- −8.3 HSBC ‘halal’ fund invested millions into Palantir despite firm’s links to Israeli military
Halal fund criticised for Palantir investment; reputational issue.
Thursday 15 October 2026
The Eastern Herald reports HSBC's Islamic fund holding $131m in five firms linked to Israel's military.
- −8.3 HSBC’s Islamic Fund Holds $131m in Five Firms Linked to Israel’s Military
Fund holdings linked to Israel's military, reputational criticism.