Capital Markets Authority Reviewed Market Developments Before Major Investment Firms in London
The Capital Markets Authority and Kuwait Stock Exchange participated in meetings in London to promote foreign investment and develop the market.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
As part of its efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the capital market to foreign investors and to develop capital markets in line with best practices and global standards, the Capital Markets Authority participated in a series of meetings with several major global investment firms in London, United Kingdom, from October 19 to 21, 2026, organized by the Kuwait Stock Exchange. The Authority was represented at these meetings by Fawaz Bader Bursali, Head of Markets Sector, and Abdulrahman Yousef Al-Filakawi, Director of Market Regulation Department. These meetings reflect the Authority’s commitment to raising awareness among foreign investors about the fundamentals of the Kuwaiti market, investment mechanisms, and its regulatory and operational structure, while also listening to investors’ insights and expectations. This initiative aims to support efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen Kuwait’s position in global indices and markets.
Fawaz Bursali noted that the praise from participating foreign investment firms for the role played by the Capital Markets Authority and its partners reflects the progress made by the Kuwaiti market in enhancing transparency and competitiveness. These meetings, which received widespread welcome from those firms, also underscore the importance of continued cooperation and coordination between the Authority and market participants locally and globally to boost the appeal of the Kuwaiti market to international investors and enhance its competitiveness.
Participants reviewed the latest developments in the Kuwaiti capital market, particularly initiatives implemented under the Market Development Project, the launch of new investment products, and the restructuring of trading fees. The future initiatives planned for the fourth phase of the Market Development Project were also highlighted, including the launch of financial derivatives and the implementation of a clearing members model.
