Institutional investors in Kuwait (NBK, KFH) are passive. By adopting the UK’s 2019 Stewardship Code, Kuwait could force asset managers to engage with family firms, reducing the "principal-principal" conflict.
Board Independence: Requiring at least twenty percent of the board to be independent directors. Institutional investors in Kuwait (NBK, KFH) are passive
The corporate governance of listed companies in Kuwait is on a clear upward trajectory. By benchmarking against the UK’s flexibility, Saudi Arabia’s strategic vision, and Qatar’s reporting rigor, Kuwait can continue to refine its code. This comparative approach ensures that Kuwaiti companies remain competitive, transparent, and resilient in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Institutional investors in Kuwait (NBK