The Central Bank of Kuwait has published the fourteenth edition of its quarterly report series, titled "Concept and Importance of Financial Soundness Indicators." The report explains that financial soundness indicators are a core tool for assessing the resilience of the financial sector and its capacity to withstand shocks and potential risks, using quantitative measures that reflect the condition of financial institutions, their performance efficiency and their risk levels. The report states that these indicators support supervisors and policymakers in monitoring financial and economic developments on a forward-looking basis, while helping to strengthen financial stability and preserve the soundness of the financial system. It also places the topic in the context of deeper global financial market interconnectedness and faster economic and geopolitical change, where financial soundness indicators can help identify strengths and challenges and gauge whether the financial sector can continue to support sustainable economic activity efficiently.
Central Bank of Kuwait2026-06-23
Central Bank of Kuwait publishes fourteenth quarterly report on the concept and importance of financial soundness indicators
The Central Bank of Kuwait has issued its fourteenth quarterly report, focused on the concept and importance of financial soundness indicators. It presents these indicators as key quantitative tools for assessing financial sector resilience, monitoring risks and supporting supervisory and policy decisions. The report also links their importance to rising global interconnectedness and faster economic and geopolitical change.