Kuwait Financial Services Sector Research Highlights
Kuwait's banks target sustainable growth
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how Kuwaiti banks are embracing environmental, social and governance principles to contribute to the sustainable growth of the banking sector...
Increasing the accessibility of trading in Kuwait and the GCC
Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets
In this Global Platform video, Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets, talks about increasing the accessibility of trading. Financial markets have experienced significant changes compared to before the...
Inside Look: Financial Services in Kuwait
Kuwait’s banks are among the largest and most robust in the region. Asset growth has defined the sector’s trajectory in recent times, as Kuwaiti banks continued to recover from the disruptions of the...
Featured Interviews
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Basel Al-Haroon, Governor, Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK)
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On efforts to curb inflation and implement sustainable policy
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Sheikh Ahmad Duaij Jaber Al Sabah, Chairman, Commercial Bank of Kuwait
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On managing the risks facing the sector
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Isam Al Sager, CEO, National Bank of Kuwait
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On the near-term outlook and projections for the banking sector
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Abdulwahab Iesa Al Rushood, Acting Group CEO, Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
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On economic diversification and opportunities for the domestic Islamic banking segment
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Mohammad Saud Al Osaimi, CEO, Boursa Kuwait
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On elevating the visibility of capital markets and embracing sustainability
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Alex Krunic, Chief Executive Officer, Kuwait Clearing Company
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On strengthening financial markets
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Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Sabah, Director-General, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)
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On encouraging skill and technology transfer through investment policy
Basel Al-Haroon, Governor, Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK)
Sheikh Ahmad Duaij Jaber Al Sabah, Chairman, Commercial Bank of Kuwait
Isam Al Sager, CEO, National Bank of Kuwait
Abdulwahab Iesa Al Rushood, Acting Group CEO, Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
Mohammad Saud Al Osaimi, CEO, Boursa Kuwait
Alex Krunic, Chief Executive Officer, Kuwait Clearing Company
Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Sabah, Director-General, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)
Economic Views & Analyses
Overview
Increased oil revenue, consolidation and new digital finance offerings are fuelling the sector’s growth potential
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Kuwait’s banks are among the largest and most robust in the region, with global consultancy firm KPMG ranking the country first in the GCC in terms of average net growth in total banking assets...
Economic View
Hamad Al Hasawi, Secretary General, Kuwait Banking Association
On the efforts of Kuwaiti banks to help other economic sectors
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Shaheen Al Ghanem, CEO, Warba Bank
On adapting to digital developments and competing in international markets
Analysis
Public offerings expected to rise as macroeconomic climate improves
The GCC saw a rise in initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2022 despite volatility in secondary markets, surpassing the previous year’s record high. The total number of IPOs in the region increased from 20...
Increased oil revenue, consolidation and new digital finance offerings are fuelling the sector’s growth potential
Hamad Al Hasawi, Secretary General, Kuwait Banking Association
Shaheen Al Ghanem, CEO, Warba Bank
Public offerings expected to rise as macroeconomic climate improves
Boosting investment in Kuwait’s capital markets
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how Boursa Kuwait has introduced reforms and launched new investment tools to support the development of the capital markets. The surge in market...