The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Hong Kong’s Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding setting out a framework to strengthen cooperation between the two financial sectors. The agreement focuses on mutual cooperation and information exchange, and on promoting innovative financial products and services, with references to opportunities in Islamic finance and investment innovation. It also envisages greater market connectivity through the sharing of knowledge, expertise and market insights, alongside joint thought leadership activities such as seminars and conferences.