Meet Abeer Yassine, Crescent Wealth Concierge
Competitive investing in a turbulent market
Australian Muslims through the Decade: Challenges, Solutions, and Reflections
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Meet Abeer Yassine, Crescent Wealth Concierge
Tell us about yourself and what brought you to Crescent? I’m a recent graduate of Bachelor of Business, with a major in Business and Finance. When I was in my second year at Uni, I started networking on LinkedIn and bumped in to Crescent Wealth Managing Director Talal. Given my background in business and finance,…
Competitive investing in a turbulent market
Throughout this past year there has been considerable economic, social and political volatility. Headwinds such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and fears around inflation, while cost of living and interest rates have been, and continue to be, significant factors. Pleasingly for Crescent Wealth customers, your super fund* will see competitive returns that are higher…
Muslim Women’s Agenda: celebrating Muslim Women at Australia’s First Muslim Women Festival
Over 200 attendees graced the Bankstown Arts Centre early this month to witness the opening night of Muslim Agenda, Australia’s first Muslim Women’s Festival. A festival by Muslim women, for Muslim women, it was a monumental occasion that celebrated the diversity, talent and hard work of the amazing women within our Muslim communities, especially in…
A message from our Head of Investment, Mas Johan Harris
So far, in the calendar year 2022, markets have been extremely volatile. This volatility has followed a period of a strong bull rally after covid hit the global markets in March of 2020. This current period of uncertainty and flight away from risk assets has been triggered by emergence of inflation, which was not a…
Why and how to rollover your existing superannuation
Believe it or not, combining your superannuation into one account and consolidating your balances, (a superannuation rollover), isn’t that hard and has many benefits as well. Below we have provided you with a short guide on why and how to rollover your superannuation. As always, this is a guide with general information only and make…
Super Recontribution Strategy: How It Works
If the term ” recontribution strategy” sounds complex to you, then you’re not alone. Luckily, it’s not that hard to understand. As the name indicates, you withdraw a lump sum of your superannuation savings[1] and then recontribute it back into your superannuation account. This raises an obvious question. Why take money out of superannuation and…
Ustaz Chalidin Yacoub: Showing Australia the Beauty of Islam
When it comes to legacies, those centred on communities are the most powerful. Of particular significance are people who start, sustain, maintain and inspire communities by bringing people together while caring and looking after collective and individual interests at the same time. Ustaz Chalidin Yacoub founded the Ashabul Kahfi Islamic Centre (AKIC), a non-profit religious…
Osman Karolia: Education, Passion, and Servitude in Schooling
Legacies can be left in a range of ways, and arguably the strongest is the power of education. One renowned educator in the Australian Muslim community is Osman Karolia, who is creating a legacy built off community service and investment in the next generation. Osman’s philosophy has always been that all students, regardless of ability,…
Mobinah Ahmad: The Enduring Legacy of AMUST
When it comes to legacy, there are few young, trailblazing Muslims that have created one quite like Mobinah Ahmad. Hers is an inspiring story, and one that should push us all to think about the legacy we leave behind. Mobinah Ahmad is the managing editor of Australasian Muslim Times (AMUST), a leading Muslim news outlet…
Australian Muslims through the Decade: Challenges, Solutions, and Reflections
Talal Yassine, Managing Director, Crescent Wealth I was recently invited to give an important keynote address at La Trobe University’s Iftar function on the 14th of April, during which I addressed several pertinent topics surrounding the contemporary Muslim identity in Australia. Ten years of Crescent Wealth engaging with and supporting the Muslim community has provided…
Stock highlight – Next DC (NXT.ASX) as a shariah compliant investment
This month we highlight Next DC (NXT.ASX) as a shariah compliant investment. Founded in 2010, NextDC is an Australian market leading builder, owner and operator of data centres with a portfolio of 9 operational assets in Australia, and a further two in development. Data centers are, at a very high level, the critical infrastructure and…
101 Guide to Crypto for Muslims
Analysts estimate that the crypto Metaverse could be worth up to $800 billion USD by the year 2024. It’s already changing the way we live, from our working patterns to the way we invest our wealth. But as practicing Muslims, we have a responsibility to approach the opportunities of the Metaverse with care. We need to ensure…
Contribution Splitting: How to Boost Your Spouse’s Super
Supers are sweeping across Australia. Assets in superannuation funds totalled $3.5 trillion during the December 2021 quarter. This statistic may make building a super fund seem easy. In reality, many people struggle to build their savings, even if their spouses are wealthy. If you make a lot of money, you should consider steps to boost your spouse’s…
What Is Metaverse and Is It Halal To Invest In?
The Metaverse is a digital world that’s expanding rapidly. It has the potential to change how we live and work. A recent Economic Times article suggests the Metaverse will expand global data usage 20 times by the year 2023, but what does that mean for practising Muslims? Because of its potential, many people are excited about the…
Crescent Wealth has partnered with Omar and Hanna founders to launch Durioo – A high quality Islamic cartoon streaming app.
Crescent Wealth has partnered with global tech start-up Durioo to help bring more high quality Islamic entertainment for our Muslim children to enjoy! Founded by Malaysia-based animation company Digital Durian, the creative minds behind the popular Islamic cartoon series Omar & Hana, Durioo produces fun, safe and authentic Islamic content for Muslim kids. The content,…
Crescent Group appoints Head of Investments
Crescent Wealth is proud to announce the appointment of internationally experienced investment professional Mas Harris as Head of Investments, Crescent Group as we double down on strengthening our investment capabilities and sustained investment performance. Crescent Group includes Crescent Wealth, Crescent Finance, Crescent Foundation, Crescent Institute and Crescent Think Tank. Despite challenging turbulence in global markets,…
