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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.