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Ever since its merger in 1952 as the first local bank and the first shareholding company in Kuwait and the entire Gulf region, NBK group has been emerged as a trustable name because of renowned quality of its established management along with its unmistakable policy, steady success, high asset value and well-built capitalization, NBK group, all the way through these years, thrive in building an superior banking institution that offers a full range of pioneering and unique financial and savings services and solutions to corporate, individuals, and institutional clients. NBK group enjoys a prevailing market share with a large and ever growing local and regional clientele base. NBK also possess the largest out of the country branch network across many of the world financial and business centers.
NBK Capital Brokerage group propose clients unmatched worth of service through a team of skilled professionals using modern technology. NBK Capital’s in house research lies at the foundation of our value added proposal in providing objective essential research on the MENA capital markets.
NBK Capital Brokerage presents clients with the ability to effortlessly access to stock exchanges of the GCC and MENA. In addition to expediently trading stocks, screening cash positions, business history and statements, by just one account clients can access the up to date online technology that offers sophisticated charting, portfolio analysis means and live, real-time prices from the six GCC markets. The online section also provides a 24-hour call-center with straight access to brokerage information.
The research experts at NBK Capital Brokerage dedicated to internationally recognized moral standards and specialized benchmarks provide reliable and objective research data. In-depth market insight and investment prudence, adding in both risks and returns on MENA capital markets, adds valid value and competitive advantage for clients in understanding events and getting hold of market opportunities.
The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is an independent government body accountable for the management and administration of the General Reserve Fund (GRF), and the assets of the Future Generations Fund (FGF), plus any other funds commend to it by the Minister of Finance for and in support of the State of Kuwait. Kuwait Investment Authority invests in the Local, Arab and International Markets with its main office located in Kuwait City and area office in London, UK.
The Mission Statement of Kuwait Investment Authority is to achieve investment returns on the financial reserves of Kuwait, providing a substitute to oil reserves and facilitating Kuwait’s future generations to counter the doubts of the future with better assurance.
The rules, procedures and code of conduct of Kuwait Investment Authority are intended to be appreciated and honored by its staff without restricting proper flexibility, and aim to set ideal standards for proficient behavior, prudence and careful decision making to minimize risk. The code of conduct is from time to time revised to maintain most advantageous efficiency while managing risk.
As in the private division, responsibility and rewarding merit are both imperative to inspiring the best talent and driving Kuwait Investment Authority in the correct direction. Hence, staff members are extremely encouraged to devise suitable benchmarks, set practical targets, and be responsible for their performance.
The role of The Kuwait Investment Authority is to create an environment that will cultivate and develop the leaders of tomorrow and facilitate them to achieve the best management practices and strategies in each sector of the economy.
About The Author:
Richard Burton is a seasoned finance banker, with expertise in regional corporate financing and offshore investments. The author resides in Kuwait, and has been writing articles for various industry magazines and blog post for a number of years.