Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/CM
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding CM
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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CM: Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Halal?
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
$112.48
Market Cap: 102.1B
Screened on a market cap of 144.4B
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About Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) operates as a broad-based financial services provider, extending a wide array of financial offerings and solutions. Its diverse clientele includes individuals, corporations, government entities, and large institutional clients across Canada, the United States, and globally. The bank's operations are structured into four key divisions: Canadian Personal and Business Banking; Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management; U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management; and Capital Markets. CIBC's product portfolio encompasses checking, savings, and business accounts; mortgage financing; various lending products like general loans, lines of credit, student lines of credit, and specialized business and agricultural loans; investment and insurance services; credit cards; and overdraft protection. Additionally, it delivers everyday banking, credit and borrowing facilities, specialized financial expertise, wealth management and investment advice, and international services. These also include correspondent banking, digital foreign exchange, and comprehensive cash management solutions. Established in 1867, CIBC's main corporate office is located in Toronto, Canada.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Diversified
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 123.2% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Diversified
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.




