NBK Brokerage Insights & Research
Market analysis, investment guides, regulatory updates, and financial commentary from the NBK Brokerage Research Institute.
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Global and regional market commentary, economic analysis, and investment outlook reports from our in-house economists and strategists.
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Updates on Kuwait CMA regulation, international AML/CFT standards, tax developments, and compliance requirements affecting investors in the GCC.
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GCC Market Outlook Q1 2025
Our Research Institute reviews Q1 2025 performance across GCC equity markets, fixed income, and real estate — and sets out our positioning recommendations for Q2.
Published: 2 April 2025 | 8 min read
Understanding Shariah-Compliant Investing
A comprehensive guide to Islamic finance principles as they apply to equity investing, fixed income alternatives, real estate, and digital assets — for both new and experienced investors.
Published: 15 March 2025 | 12 min read
Kuwait CMA Regulatory Update — March 2025
Summary of Kuwait Capital Markets Authority regulatory announcements from March 2025 and their implications for retail and institutional investors operating in the local market.
Published: 28 March 2025 | 6 min read
Digital Assets: What Investors Need to Know in 2025
The digital asset landscape is evolving rapidly. Our analysts break down the key regulatory, market, and technological developments shaping crypto and tokenised assets for Gulf-based investors in 2025.
Published: 10 March 2025 | 10 min read
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