Mubasher: Boursa Kuwait has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The International Stock Exchange Group Limited (TISE) as part of the GCC exchange’s commitment to strengthening the position of the Kuwaiti capital market as an attractive destination for regional financial and investment activity, according to a press release.
Boursa Kuwait is a leading regional exchange classified as an emerging market on major global indices, with a goal of strengthening cooperation with global exchanges and international organizations to open new horizons for the development of the Kuwaiti capital market and enhance its competitiveness regionally and globally.
Meanwhile, Guernsey-headquartered TISE is a regulated exchange offering a growing range of financial products, maintaining a presence and has members based in key international financial centers, including Dublin, Jersey and London.
The MoU aims to enhance technical and knowledge-based cooperation between the two parties, seeking to explore opportunities for financial market development through the exchange of expertise, collaboration in the innovation of new financial products and support for sustainable finance initiatives.
Boursa Kuwait CEO, Mohammad Saud Al Osaimi, stated: “The signing of this MoU reaffirms Boursa Kuwait’s commitment to fostering international cooperation and exchanging expertise with global financial institutions, further enhancing the Kuwaiti capital market’s position as an attractive investment destination in the region.”
Al Osaimi added: “This partnership represents a significant step toward exploring opportunities for developing financial products, supporting sustainable finance initiatives, and sharing knowledge in areas such as financial technology and market infrastructure.”
The CEO noted: “This aligns with the company’s vision to support national economic growth and broaden the base of both local and international investors.”
The signing of the MoU between Boursa Kuwait and TISE follows a similar MoU signed in August 2025 between the Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait and the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, which underscored both parties’ commitment to strengthening regulatory cooperation and exchanging expertise to advance regulatory frameworks and enhance supervisory efficiency and governance.
The CEO of TISE, Cees Vermaas, said: “Through knowledge sharing and the exploration of opportunities for collaboration in areas such as specialized listings and innovative products, we aim to create new investment opportunities… We look forward to working alongside one of the most prominent exchanges in the Middle East to promote market integration and connect global investors with the promising opportunities in Kuwait and the wider region.”
There are more than 4,500 securities listed on TISE, with a total market value exceeding EUR 750 billion and an issuer base comprising companies and institutions from more than 35 countries worldwide.
Moreover, TISE is a European professional bond market, and a leader in listing debt securities including private equity debt, high yield bonds, securitizations and Islamic finance products, including Sukuk. In addition, it accounts for more than 45% of all listed UK Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and caters for a wide range of sustainable finance products.
It is worth mentioning that the Emerging Companies Market (ECM) of Boursa Kuwait officially launched and started accepting listing applications as of 14 December 2025.
