The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority authorized Watani Investment Company to market 31.5 million shares in the Cayman Islands-based Leasing and Finance Fund 48 Ltd. through a private offering in Kuwait. The shares may be offered only to professional clients at USD 10 each, with a one-time subscription commission of up to 2.25% of the invested amount. Subscription applications may be received by Watani Investment Company and National Bank of Kuwait. The marketing license will run for one year from the issuance of the authority’s license certificate after payment of the required fees. If the fees are not paid within one month of the decision, the authorization will be treated as void.