Established in 1974, Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C “Markaz” is one of the leading asset management and investment banking institutions in the MENA region with total assets under management of over KD 1.39 billion (USD 4.56 billion) as of 30 September 2024.
Over the years, Markaz has pioneered innovation through the creation of new investment channels.
These channels enjoy unique characteristics and help Markaz widen investors’ horizons.
Examples include Mumtaz (the first domestic mutual fund), MREF (the first real estate investment fund in Kuwait), and Forsa Financial Fund (the first options market maker in the GCC since 2005), all conceptualized, established, and managed by Markaz.
The major shareholders[1] (owning more than 5% of the issued shares) of the company directly or indirectly as of December 18, 2024, are as follows: 2024