Kuwait Finance House participates in Global Banking Conference in Riyadh

Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group participated in the Global Banking & Markets Saudi Arabia 2026 (GBM Saudi Arabia 2026) conference, held at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences. This annual gathering is one of the most prominent financial events in the Middle East, focusing on the development of debt, equity, and structured finance markets. It brings together top decision-makers, investors, issuers, sovereign representatives, corporate leaders, and banking experts from across the region and global markets.

The conference saw the participation of over 800 senior officials, decision-makers, investors, issuers, government and corporate representatives, and financial institutions, providing a vital platform to discuss key trends and developments in the financial sector. Through its participation, KFH showcased its integrated capabilities in corporate banking, structured finance, wealth management, treasury solutions, and capital markets services. It also highlighted its innovative Islamic banking products and solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of clients and businesses.

The conference offered KFH the opportunity to connect with a wide network of financial institutions, investors, corporations, and financial market participants, while presenting a comprehensive suite of financing and banking solutions.

As part of the conference proceedings, Khaled Al-Rashid, Deputy General Manager of Global Markets Trading and Investments at KFH, participated in a panel discussion titled “What Do Global and Regional Asset Managers Want to See in Saudi Bond and Sukuk Issuances?” During the session, Al-Rashid discussed the growing attractiveness of Saudi Arabia’s debt markets, the key factors driving investor participation in sovereign and corporate issuances, and the market’s ability to attract and retain foreign investment flows. From the perspective of a regional investor, he outlined how KFH’s approach to Saudi credit has evolved alongside market maturation and development, detailing KFH’s vision and investment appetite for the Saudi market in the coming period. Al-Rashid reaffirmed KFH’s commitment to supporting the development of regional capital markets and enhancing collaboration among various stakeholders in the fixed-income ecosystem.

Zakaria Al-Ansari, Deputy General Manager of Sales and Structuring in Global Markets at KFH, also took part in a specialized dialogue session on foreign exchange and interest rate hedging strategies, held within the Saudi Trading Hall on the sidelines of the Global Banking and Markets conference. The session brought together experts in treasury and corporate finance, as well as practitioners from major regional institutions, to discuss best practices in managing foreign exchange and interest rate risks amid a rapidly changing market environment.

During the session, Al-Ansari addressed several key topics, including foreign exchange and interest rate risk management, the design and implementation of hedging programs, liquidity and financing optimization, cross-border treasury operations, and future market outlooks. He emphasized the importance of adopting effective risk management strategies to enhance corporate resilience, support financing objectives, and manage liquidity in the face of rapid market changes. He also highlighted the growing importance of customized hedging solutions tailored to client needs, and their role in helping institutions navigate market volatility and align treasury operations with strategic goals.

On the sidelines of the conference, the KFH Group delegation held a series of meetings and discussions with financial market participants and sector leaders, showcasing the group’s expertise in global markets and its commitment to delivering innovative, value-added solutions for clients and investors.

KFH’s participation in the Global Banking & Markets Saudi Arabia 2026 conference underscores its leading position in the Islamic banking and finance industry, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting clients through innovative solutions in treasury, hedging, and risk management. It also demonstrates its active role in supporting the development of regional financial markets and fostering the exchange of expertise and knowledge among various stakeholders in the financial sector.