Announcements
22.12.14
Fitch Ratings Report Concerning the Sovereign Credit Rating for the State of Kuwait
Fitch Ratings Report concerning the sovereign credit rating for the State of Kuwait.
More20.12.14 Press Statement
Press Statement by Fitch Ratings Concerning the Sovereign Rating for the State of Kuwait
Press Statement by Fitch Ratings concerning the sovereign rating for the State of Kuwait (19 December 2014).
More09.12.14
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Published the Staff Report for Consultation with the State of Kuwait
On December 9, 2014, International Monetary Fund (IMF) published the Staff Report for 2014 Article IV Consultation with the State of Kuwait. For viewing the IMF Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release click here.
More16.11.14 Forum
Proceedings of CBK's information security forum "Securing Payments In The Cyber World"
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) in collaboration with The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) organized an Information Security Forum on “Securing Payments in the Cyber World” which was held on Sunday, 16th of November, 2014 at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel. The Forum’s objectives were to highlight the growing importance of information security in the banking and financial industry and to raise the awareness of Cyber Security risks through various discussions, presentation, research and best practices in this field. The Forum focused on three domains, namely Securing Payments Systems, Cyber Laws and Regulation, and the latest Researches and Trends in Online and eCrime, Cyber Security and Fraud Prevention.
More15.11.14 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.
More24.10.14 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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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.
More19.10.14 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.
More01.10.14 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.
More30.09.14
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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