Boursa Kuwait Securities Company K.P.S.C. Overview
Pro stress-test →Boursa Kuwait Securities Co. is the private-sector corporate owner and operator of the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE), the national stock market of Kuwait. Officially licensed on 5th October, 2016, Boursa Kuwait's mission is to upgrade the exchange infrastructure and business environment to international standards and create a robust, transparent and fair capital market platform.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company provides services in real estate investment trusts, rights issues, short selling, stock swaps, ownership transfers, tender offers, and off-market trades, as well as clearing, settlement, depository, and trustee services. Its mission-driven strategy focuses on developing the overall market status through investment tools, restructuring to increase competitiveness and liquidity, and attracting investments.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Boursa Kuwait operates as a monopoly in Kuwait's capital markets space with no direct domestic competitors. Regionally, it competes indirectly with exchanges in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Exchange), UAE (ADX, NASDAQ Dubai), and other Gulf markets for foreign investment and capital flows.
Industry Context
Boursa Kuwait Securities Company K.P.S.C. operates in Financial Exchanges & Capital Markets Infrastructure.
Key facts
Founded: 2014 · Headquarters: Kuwait City, Kuwait · Employees: 34 · Revenue: $32.81M · Market cap: $742.87M