Kuwait Finance House (KFH) participated in the 2025 Kuwait Capital Market Conference, organized by the Gulf Capital Market Association (GCMA) at the Four Seasons Hotel, Kuwait. The event brought together a wide range of financial institutions, investment firms, financial markets specialists and executives from both the private and public sectors.

Through its participation, KFH aimed to exchange its well-rooted expertise in the capital markets, while shedding light on the Bank’s growth and success, in addition to its contribution to developing the capital markets by innovating various financial offerings. The Bank also showcased its pioneering role in the financial sector in the region as a major baking entity and a reference in Islamic banking.

During a panel discussion titled “Achieving Objectives through the Debt Capital Market”, Deputy General Manager Global Markets Trading and Investments at KFH, Khalid AlRukhayes, highlighted the key achievements of Sukuk issuance in Kuwait and the region. He stressed the significance of Sukuk market as a sustainable financing instrument, indicating that KFH attaches importance to this vital market, driven by increasing investor demand and its vital role in supporting corporate growth and expansion plans.

He also discussed the innovative structures in issuing Sukuk, contributing to diversifying financing sources, attracting investment flows and enhancing the efficiency of capital markets in Kuwait and the region.

AlRukhayes affirmed that KFH enjoys strong competitive advantages, including market share, the volume of its transactions, advisory capabilities, effective structuring expertise, innovative pricing approaches, post-issuance market performance, and the institution’s distinguished market reputation.

He further emphasized the importance of continuous communication with investors and customers, sharing issuance plans in a manner that promotes transparency and broadens available investment options.

AlRukhayes explained that KFH’s participation aligns with its leading role in supporting initiatives that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the financial sector in Kuwait and the GCC and contribute to the growth and integration of capital markets in support of the region’s comprehensive development.

It serves to note that the 2025 Kuwait Capital Market Conference is a premier platform designed to explore the evolving landscape of capital markets. With a focus on debt and equity markets, leading experts provide insights into the adoption of global best practices and strategies. It acts as a key center for collaboration among influential stakeholders in Kuwait’s financial market.