Kuwait Finance House (KFH) was named the Bank of the Year 2025 - Kuwait by The Banker magazine, a leading financial publication owned by the Financial Times Group. The award was announced at the Bank of the Year Awards ceremony held in London with the presence of leading banking figures and senior executives from the global banking and financial industry.

The recognition highlights KFH's excellence and leadership in the local banking sector as Kuwait's largest bank by market capitalization and the world’s second-largest Islamic bank.

KFH General Manager Corporate Banking and Syndication, Nasser Alshaya and Executive Manager Corporate Relations and CSR, Faisal Alsurayye received the award at the ceremony.

The Banker’s judging panel based its decision on meticulous financial data analysis, comparing growth and performance against a strategy of solid, consistent results. Strategic advantages, including investment in modern technology and innovation to expand business and improve customer satisfaction, were also key factors.

A panel of global industry experts judged the Banker Awards, considering criteria and performance improvements over the past 12 months.

KFH General Manager Corporate Banking and Syndication, Nasser Alshaya stated that the continuous flow of prestigious awards affirms KFH’s leading position in Kuwait and global markets. He emphasized that these accolades recognize the Bank’s success in launching new services and products, implementing an integrated and customer-centric business model, and achieving the best financial results and record profits in the local banking sector and the Kuwaiti market.

Alshaya added that the KFH Group's international footprint spans 10 countries and serves customers through 640 branches. He noted that the Group has maintained high credit ratings from international agencies and consistently received specialized global awards. "This distinction," Alshaya said, "is awarded as the Group continues to strengthen its operations and international network in support of its vision to become one of the world’s top 100 banks.”

He emphasized that winning this prominent recognition in the global financial services industry is a testament to the Group’s robust financial position. This success is underscored by high growth levels, strong solvency, and record profits, which are ultimately driven by the quality of the Group’s assets and its high-value brand in Kuwait.

He explained that the award reflects KFH’s high efficiency in launching cutting-edge digital products and innovative services, which have driven qualitative leaps in financial technology. The recognition also confirms the Bank’s leading position in the Sukuk market and Islamic finance, thereby enhancing its reputation both locally and globally.

Alshaya said that KFH maintains its focus on sustainable growth and accelerating operational performance. The Bank continues to provide the optimal banking experience, finance corporate entities, lead major financing deals, and adopt the latest digital innovations, all of which generate added value for both shareholders and customers.

The Banker

Founded in 1926, The Banker magazine is read by senior decision makers at the world’s leading financial institutions. Each year, the magazine publishes rankings of the best financial institutions to encourage and reward excellence in the global banking sector.

It is worth noting that the Bank of the Year Awards are among the most prestigious and sought-after awards in the global banking industry, covering over 120 countries worldwide.