Boursa Kuwait Making Changes to Meet With MSCI Requirements, Says CEO

Boursa Kuwait Making Changes to Meet With MSCI Requirements, Says CEO

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The transcript discusses the progress made on issues raised by MCI, strategies to attract investors despite high valuations, and the challenges of IPOs in Kuwait, including Sharia compliance. It highlights market risks like global trade tensions and opportunities such as the Saudi Aramco IPO. Future IPO projections and economic diversification efforts are explored, along with the potential impact of an MSCI upgrade on inflows.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two main issues raised by MCI that needed addressing?

Regulatory compliance and market volatility

Market liquidity and investor confidence

Currency exchange rates and inflation

Omnibus account structure and Ascendant Cross

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Kuwaiti market planning to attract more investors?

By reducing market fees

By offering tax incentives

By adding more issuers and IPOs

By increasing dividend payouts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for restricting share offerings to locals in Kuwait?

To comply with international regulations

To prevent foreign market influence

To boost local economic growth

To allow citizens to participate in privatization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant risk for emerging markets mentioned in the transcript?

Political instability

Currency devaluation

High inflation rates

Global trade tensions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Kuwaiti government's strategy to diversify the economy?

Increasing oil production

Implementing strict trade policies

Focusing on technology innovation

Taking the privatization path

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected inflow from the MSCI upgrade?

$5 billion

$2.723 billion

$10 billion

$1 billion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum oil price below which Kuwait might feel economic pain?

$40

$60

$70

$50