While Kuwait does have a financial bulwark against the financial challenges caused by the reduction in oil prices and the coronavirus, it is not limitless – meaning it may have to look again at its abandoned reforms.
Kuwait’s prudence pays off
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Kuwait’s prudence pays off ahead of crisis
April 1, 2020The Banker looks at how Kuwait is preparing to survive falling oil prices and the Covid-19 crisis.
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Kuwait CBG sees positive financial prospects
April 1, 2020Central Bank of Kuwait governor Mohammad Y Al-Hashel talks to John Everington about identifying credit growth and the likelihood of further consolidation.
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Kuwait and allies mull co-operation with non-OPEC producers
April 1, 2020Kuwait and other OPEC members are considering an agreement with non-OPEC countries to reduce supply – but is this likely?
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Kuwait Finance House chief looks to life after AUB acquisition
April 1, 2020Kuwait Finance House's chief executive discusses the acquisition of Ahli United Bank and fintech’s threats and opportunities.
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Reforms put Kuwaiti stocks on investors' radars
April 1, 2020Kuwait has made strong moves towards improving its capital markets – but the coronavirus pandemic may well put a brake on this progress.
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Kuwait’s corporate governance is put to the test
April 1, 2020With an eye to attracting foreign investment, Kuwait is pushing ahead with reforms to the regulation of corporate conduct.