Boursa Kuwait showcases market strength at GSEC in London

Kuwait’s capital market took center stage at the 4th Gulf Stock Exchanges Conference (GSEC), hosted by HSBC in London, where Boursa Kuwait participated as part of its strategic efforts to boost global visibility and attract foreign investments.

The event coincided with the 15th HSBC Corporate Day and featured eight Premier Market-listed Kuwaiti companies — Boursa Kuwait, Kuwait Finance House, National Bank of Kuwait, Zain, Warba Bank, Burgan Bank, Jazeera Airways, and Kuwait Real Estate Company, reports Al-Rai daily.

More than 100 one-on-one meetings were held with leading institutional investors, including asset managers, investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds. These sessions offered an in-depth look at the financial performance, strategic goals, and market outlook of the participating Kuwaiti firms.

During its meetings, Boursa Kuwait presented key financial results through Q1 2025 and shared operational performance data through May. It also introduced strategic initiatives, including:
A Fixed-Income Trading Platform (bonds, sukuks, ETFs) — These developments are part of the exchange’s broader push to diversify market offerings and enhance transparency.

Noura Al-Abdulkarim, Head of Markets at Boursa Kuwait, emphasized that such international events are vital for positioning Kuwait’s capital market as a competitive, transparent, and efficient regional financial hub. “We aim to align with global best practices, enhance investor confidence, and build a sustainable, growth-oriented market,” she said.

Boursa Kuwait’s CFO, Naeem Azaduddin, underlined the exchange’s commitment to open communication and accurate financial reporting. He added that initiatives like the CCP and Fixed-Income platforms expand financial product diversity, improve the investor experience, and support long-term growth and competitiveness.

Ahmed Al-Murad, Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking at HSBC Kuwait, praised Boursa Kuwait’s role in developing the national capital market and diversifying the economy. “As Kuwait’s largest international bank, HSBC is committed to linking global investors to Kuwait’s promising opportunities,” he said.