Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (SHG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (SHG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SHG
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 SHG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
$70.31
Market Cap: 33.1B
Screened on a market cap of 44.0T
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About Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. is a prominent financial services provider that operates both within South Korea and globally. The company's diverse activities are organized into six primary divisions: Banking, Credit Card services, Securities, Life Insurance, Credit, and other specialized financial offerings. For individual clients, Shinhan offers a comprehensive suite of retail banking solutions. These include various deposit account types—demand, savings, and fixed—along with checking accounts. The group also provides personal lending options such as mortgages, home equity loans, and other consumer credit. Furthermore, it facilitates electronic banking, ATM access, bill payment, payroll and check processing, foreign currency exchange, and international money transfer services. The corporate banking arm of Shinhan caters to businesses with services like investment banking, financing for real estate (including overseas and development projects), infrastructure and structured finance, equity/venture capital investments, and advisory for mergers and acquisitions. It also handles securitization, offers derivative products, engages in foreign exchange trading, and provides working capital and facilities loans. Shinhan Financial Group is also actively involved in treasury and investment operations within international capital markets. This includes trading foreign currency-denominated securities, providing a range of foreign exchange services, offering trade-related financial support, international factoring, and managing foreign banking operations. Beyond its core banking and investment functions, the company provides numerous other financial provisions. These encompass trust account management, securities brokerage, and professional asset management. Additional services extend to equipment leasing and financing, specialized savings banking, loan collection and credit reporting, administration of collective investment schemes, private equity investments, and the development of advanced financial systems. By the close of 2021, Shinhan maintained an extensive network of 784 service centers, 5,234 automated teller machines (ATMs), 7 cash dispensing units, and 85 digital kiosks to serve its customers. Established in 1982, Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. is based in Seoul, South Korea.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 355.1% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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 - Regional
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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.