15.11.14 Announcement

CBK Organizes Information Security Forum on "Securing Payments In The Cyber World"

In collaboration with The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS), and in coordination with Gulf Cooperation Council - Secretariat General (GCCSG), CBK organizes Information Security Forum on "Securing Payments In The Cyber World", that is held in the State of Kuwait on Sunday 16th November 2014.

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24.10.14 Governor's Speech

The 60th Meeting of the Committee of Governors of Monetary Agencies and Central Banks in GCC Countries

Keynote speech delivered by H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel on the opening of the 60th meeting of the Committee of Governors of Monetary Agencies and Central Banks in GCC countries, held in the State of Kuwait, 24-25, October 2014.

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21.10.14 Announcement

CBK Announces Instructions to CBK-regulated Shareholding Companies Listed in the Kuwait Stock Exchange

Central Bank of Kuwait announces instructions to CBK-regulated shareholding companies listed in the Kuwait Stock Exchange for regulating purchase, sale and disposal of their own shares.

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19.10.14 Announcement

CBK Announces a Training and Qualifying Career Program

The Central Bank of Kuwait announces a training and qualifying program for Kuwaiti nationals new graduates to work in the banking sector under the supervision of the Institute of Banking Studies, and sponsored by participant Kuwaiti banks to recruit candidates.

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01.10.14 Governor's Speech

Reducing Mechanistic Reliance on Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) - Sharing of Country Experiences and the Plans Ahead

A speech delivered by H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel to the Financial Stability Board (FSB) regional consultative group for MENA, Ishtar, Jordan, Wednesday 1st October 2014.

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30.09.14

International Monetary Fund 2014 Article IV Consultation - Concluding Statement

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Kuwait during September 14-25, 2014 and held discussions with local authorities on the 2014 regular Article IV consultation.

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09.09.14 Governor's Speech

Macro Prudential Policies and Financial Stability and their Interactions with the Monetary Policy

A speech delivered by H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel in Euromoney Conference held in the State of Kuwait, September 9th, 2014.

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06.08.14 Forum

IILM Roundtable on Liquidity Management, London, United Kingdom

His Excellency, the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) - Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel presented “Liquidity Management in a heterogeneous banking system“ during the first session at the “IILM Roundtable on Liquidity Management” that was held in London, United Kingdom on 06-07 August 2014.

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19.05.14 Announcement

CBK Unveils the New 6th Issue Banknotes

H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel unveiled the new sixth issue of Kuwaiti banknotes. The celebration event was held on Monday, May 19, 2014. H.E. announced that the new issue will be in circulation from June 29, 2014.