Author Profile
Robert Mallon
Co-Founder, HalalWallet
Robert leads product strategy and the comparison methodology behind HalalWallet. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt and an M.S. in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech, and previously worked at Deloitte and across fintech startups.
Areas of Expertise
- Fintech
- Data Analytics
- Management Consulting
- Halal Finance
- Financial Product Comparison
Education
- • Vanderbilt University
- • Georgia Institute of Technology
Articles by Robert
24 recent articles auto-assigned based on topic expertise.
Manzil Joint Account for Canadian Couples (2026)
Manzil joint non-registered accounts are in every province and territory. Both holders can deposit and withdraw. Get written quotes. Compare the live map.
Aug 26, 2026
Family vs Individual RESP with Halal Investing in Canada (2026)
Manzil RESP accounts are available in every province and territory. Family vs individual is a CRA plan type. Confirm CESG rules on CRA, not this blog.
Aug 26, 2026
TFSA Successor Holder vs Beneficiary with Halal Investing (2026)
Manzil TFSA accounts are in every province and territory. Successor holder and beneficiary are CRA designations. Get written quotes. Compare the live map.
Aug 25, 2026
RRSP Home Buyers Plan with Halal Investing in Canada (2026)
Manzil RRSP is in every province and territory. HBP is a CRA rule. FHSA has no repayment obligation. Get written quotes. Compare the live map.
Aug 24, 2026
HLAL vs MNZL for Canadian Investors (2026)
MNZL is 0.40 percent with a wide US AAOIFI screen. HLAL is Wahed's FTSE USA Shariah ETF. Both are US-listed. Get written quotes. Compare the live map.
Aug 24, 2026
TFSA at Age 18: Halal Investing in Canada (2026)
CRA: you can open a TFSA after you turn 18, or 19 where that is the age of majority. Confirm the province. Screen holdings. Manzil TFSA is nationwide.
Aug 23, 2026
CAD-Hedged vs Unhedged Halal ETFs in Canada (2026)
A CAD hedge is not a Shariah screen. MNZL is US-listed in USD. Buying HLAL or SPUS from Canada still has FX. Idle cash interest still matters here.
Aug 23, 2026
FHSA and RRSP in the Same Year: Halal Investing in Canada (2026)
CRA lets you contribute to an FHSA and an RRSP in the same year if you have room in each. Screen holdings. Manzil FHSA and RRSP are nationwide.
Aug 22, 2026
MNZL vs Mackenzie vs Global Iman Fund in Canada (2026)
Pick MNZL if you want a cheap US ETF and accept small AUM. Mackenzie is the advisor-sold fund. Global Iman has the longest record at 2.79% MER.
Aug 22, 2026
What to Do With Your FHSA After You Buy a Home in Canada (2026)
After a qualifying FHSA home purchase, leftover savings can transfer to an RRSP or RRIF under CRA rules. Keep holdings screened. Manzil FHSA is nationwide.
Aug 21, 2026
Manzil vs DIY Halal Investing in Canada (2026)
Pick Manzil if you want managed AAOIFI accounts in every province and territory. Pick DIY at IBKR or Wealthsimple Trade if you will screen tickers.
Aug 21, 2026
Manzil Islamic Will in Canada (2026)
Manzil Wills offers an Islamic will nationwide in Canada. This is not legal advice. Align TFSA and RRSP beneficiaries so they do not override faraid.
Aug 21, 2026
Global Iman Fund Canada Review (2026)
Global Iman Fund is Canada's longest-running Shariah global equity mutual fund. Series A MER 2.79%. 23 names. Compare Mackenzie 2.65% and MNZL 0.40%.
Aug 20, 2026
Inheriting an RRSP or TFSA in Canada: Halal Overlay (2026)
Beneficiary designations usually beat the will. Spouse rollovers are CRA tax rules. Then screen what you inherited and turn off interest on cash.
Aug 20, 2026
Mackenzie Shariah Global Equity Fund in Canada (2026)
Mackenzie Shariah Global Equity Fund launched Feb 2024. Series A MER 2.65%, Series F 1.12%, $500 minimum. Compare MNZL 0.40% and Global Iman.
Aug 19, 2026
Leaving Canada with an RRSP or TFSA: Halal Overlay (2026)
Emigrating does not make an RRSP or TFSA automatically haram. Follow CRA on non-resident status, then keep holdings screened and cash off interest.
Aug 19, 2026
TFSA Overcontribution and Halal Investing in Canada (2026)
A TFSA overcontribution is a CRA penalty problem, not a Shariah product. Withdraw the excess, stop interest on cash, and screen what stays in the account.
Aug 18, 2026
In-Kind RRSP and TFSA Transfers for Halal Investors in Canada (2026)
Moving screened stocks into an RRSP or TFSA in kind is a CRA disposition. Screen first. Manzil RRSPs and TFSAs are available in every province.
Aug 17, 2026
Norbert's Gambit for Buying US Halal ETFs in Canada (2026)
Use Norbert's Gambit to cut FX when buying US-listed HLAL or SPUS from Canada. The trick is a currency conversion, not a screen. Watch idle cash interest.
Aug 17, 2026
RRSP Withdrawal Withholding Tax for Halal Investors in Canada (2026)
CRA withholding on a regular RRSP withdrawal is a tax prepayment, not interest. Typical rates, Quebec differences, and why early withdrawals still sting.
Aug 16, 2026
Interactive Brokers Canada for Halal DIY Investing (2026)
Interactive Brokers Canada can hold screened ETFs cheaply, but it will not screen for you. Idle cash, FX, and US listings are the traps to handle yourself.
Aug 16, 2026
FHSA vs TFSA vs RRSP for a First Home in Canada (2026)
FHSA is purpose-built for a first home, HBP taps an RRSP, and a TFSA stays flexible. Confirm current CRA limits before you contribute.
Aug 15, 2026
Using Wealthsimple Trade for DIY Halal Investing in Canada (2026)
Wealthsimple Trade is self-directed, not the Halal Portfolio. Screen tickers yourself, watch cash interest and USD fees, and confirm current pricing.
Aug 15, 2026
Tax-Loss Selling for Halal Investors in Canada (2026)
Tax-loss selling in a non-registered account can offset gains, but CRA's 30-day superficial loss rule can deny the loss if you buy back too soon.
Aug 14, 2026
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