The Kuwait stock market is undergoing a series of upgrades and changes, which taken together have the potential to trigger a transformation in the market’s daily operations and long-term prospects.
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Articles & Analysis | Kuwait bourse attracts attention with upgrades aiming to transform capital markets from The Report: Kuwait 2018
Articles & Analysis | Inclusion in global indices often results in a greater flow of funds to capital markets from The Report: Kuwait 2018
The period of easily raising funds from abroad seems to be coming to an end for emerging markets. In the new environment of higher US interest rates and increased competition for capital flows, portfolio managers are becoming more selective with where they place their money. One way for developing nations to ensure that their financial markets...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Khaled Abdulrazzaq Al Khaled, CEO, Boursa Kuwait : Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2018
Articles & Analysis | Fintech revolution: Tech solutions are driving the evolution of the sector landscape from The Report: Kuwait 2018
Once reserved for ambitious start-ups and industry-leading tech operators, financial technology (fintech) has more recently caught the attention of major private sector firms and government planners alike, becoming a regular feature in budget speeches and strategic development plans. As fintech progressively plays a larger part in the lives of...
Articles & Analysis | Strong and steady: Years of provisioning have left local lenders in a stable position, with many continuing to post gains from The Report: Kuwait 2018
Underpinned by rising commodity prices and, consequently, increased domestic spending, Kuwait’s banking sector performed well in the 18 months to mid-2018. The industry posted net profit growth of 8.9% and total asset growth of 5.9% to $251.9bn in 2017, according to professional services firm KPMG, even as local banks moved to adhere to a raft of...
