KIPICO Invest Best Local Investment Bank in Debt Markets 2026
KAMCO Invest announced that it has received the award for “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait – Debt Capital Markets” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. This recognition marks the second consecutive year, further solidifying KAMCO Invest’s position as a leading firm in the debt capital markets in Kuwait and the region.
KAMCO Invest was selected following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by Euromoney, which included a review of a detailed dossier outlining the company’s achievements, transaction track record, and contributions to local and regional debt capital markets, followed by an in-depth interview with the Euromoney judging panel.
The award highlights KAMCO Invest’s strong performance in 2025, during which its debt capital markets team led and managed 14 transactions with a total value of $7 billion. These transactions included 13 sukuk and bond issuances worth $6.7 billion for financial institutions and companies in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, as well as a $304 million liquidity management transaction for a Kuwaiti company. Additionally, the team served as joint lead manager in six bond issuances totaling $2.9 billion and seven sukuk issuances totaling $3.8 billion.
In Kuwait, KAMCO Invest participated in seven issuances for leading Kuwaiti banks, amounting to $3.3 billion, comprising two dinar-denominated and five dollar-denominated issuances.
Regionally, the team managed three transactions in the UAE worth $1.5 billion, two transactions in Saudi Arabia totaling $1.4 billion, and one transaction in Qatar valued at $500 million.
Commenting on the honor, Abdullah Mohammed Al-Sharikh, Head of Markets and Investment Banking, said: “We are proud of this recognition, which highlights our track record in managing a number of debt capital markets transactions in Kuwait and the region. This achievement reflects the strong confidence our clients place in our expertise and reinforces our leading position in managing debt capital markets transactions, not only in Kuwait but across the Gulf region.”
Al-Sharikh added, “This recognition underscores our commitment to providing tailored financing solutions that respond to the evolving needs of issuers and investors. We will continue to build on our local expertise and regional relationships to support our clients’ strategic objectives and contribute to the ongoing development of debt capital markets in the region.”
Since launching its debt capital markets platform, KAMCO Invest has played a key role in managing traditional and Islamic issuances exceeding $27.2 billion across Gulf countries. Its participation in prominent corporate bond and sukuk issuances has strengthened the company’s reputation as a trusted advisor and manager for debt transactions, by offering customized solutions that meet the diverse financing requirements of issuers across various sectors.
On his part, Omar Zain Al-Abidin, Head of Capital Markets, stated: “2025 was another strong year for the debt capital markets team, with transaction volumes reaching an unprecedented level for KAMCO Invest. The diversity of transactions we executed across bonds, sukuk, and liquidity management solutions reflects our ability to adapt to different financing needs and efficiently navigate changing market conditions.”
Zain Al-Abidin added, “Our focus remains on supporting local and regional issuers at all stages of transaction execution, leveraging our deep market insights, structuring expertise, and access to a broad network of investors. As debt markets continue to evolve, we look forward to seizing new opportunities, strengthening our regional presence, and delivering sustainable value to our clients and investors.”
