Kuwait Stock Exchange and the Kuwait Clearing Company hosted a virtual roadshow for the Asian investment community on Monday, in collaboration with HSBC, to enhance the global standing of the Kuwaiti financial market.
The event, the first of its kind in Asia, attracted 13 prominent investment firms, including asset managers and sovereign wealth funds, offering a platform for engagement on Kuwait’s market progress.
Discussions highlighted Boursa Kuwait’s development since privatization, its Premier Market listing, and its role in the reclassification of the Kuwaiti market to “emerging market” status by leading global index providers. The roadshow also showcased investment opportunities, products, and services targeting institutional investors.
Boursa Kuwait CEO Mohammed Al-Osaimi emphasized the exchange’s strategic focus on strengthening ties with Asian institutional investors, ensuring continued communication about Kuwait’s market developments. He also highlighted efforts to launch new financial products and services, such as a platform for trading bonds, sukuk, and exchange-traded funds.
Kuwait Clearing Company CEO Duaij Al-Saleh stressed the company’s role in fostering a transparent and secure capital market infrastructure, aligning with international standards to support the needs of global investors. Recent improvements, including faster account openings and enhanced systems for foreign participation, were also discussed.
Boursa Kuwait’s ongoing initiatives aim to diversify financial instruments, boost market liquidity, and attract both local and international investors, contributing to the country’s positioning as a key regional financial hub.
