The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it has granted Goldman Sachs International a license to conduct securities activities in Kuwait as an investment adviser and an underwriting agent, following satisfaction of the CMA’s technical, supervisory and procedural requirements. The CMA positioned the authorization as part of its efforts to increase the Kuwaiti market’s attractiveness to international financial institutions and to support higher market efficiency and professional practices aligned with international standards, while also linking it to Kuwait’s Vision 2035 objectives and the CMA’s broader regulatory agenda on transparency, fairness, corporate governance and investor protection.
Kuwait Capital Markets Authority 2025-10-06
Kuwait Capital Markets Authority licenses Goldman Sachs International for investment advisory and underwriting activities in Kuwait
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has licensed Goldman Sachs International to operate in Kuwait as an investment adviser and underwriting agent. This move aligns with the CMA's strategy to enhance market attractiveness and efficiency, supporting Kuwait's Vision 2035 and regulatory goals on transparency, fairness, and investor protection.