Boursa Kuwait would like to confirm that Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI)introduced that it will certainly consist of the MSCI Kuwait Index in its 2019 Annual Market Classification Evaluation for a potential reclassification from Frontier Markets to Emerging Markets status.

MSCI will consult to market participants on the proposed reclassification of the MSCI Kuwait Index, MSCI will certainly introduce its choice in June 2019 for potential implementation with the May 2020 Semi-Annual Index Testimonial. The simulated MSCI Kuwait index would certainly have a potential weight of 0.3% in the MSCI Emerging markets index.

MSCI is one of the world's top providers of research-driven insights and tools for institutional financiers. The reclassification from frontier to arising markets is a major accomplishment for any type of country which generally brings with it large capital inflows from international investors.

The procedure of the annual market classification testimonial will certainly be finished within one. year. This procedure will certainly be based upon three standards in evaluating and seeking comments:. the nation's economic growth; size and liquidity demands for listed business; in addition to market ease of access.

On this occasion, Boursa Kuwait CEO Mr. Khaled AbdulRazzaq Al Khaled said:" This news is a suitable testament to the progression of Boursa Kuwait's market growth strategy, while additionally highlighting the most current upgrades carried out by the exchange".

In 2017, the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) Russell Governance Board included Kuwait to its Secondary Arising Market Index. The upgraded access will occur in two equal stages in September and December this year.

Because its establishment in 2014, Boursa Kuwait has actually been dedicated to elevating the standards of the Kuwaiti resources market, promoting the growth of an audio,. globally recognized, leading regional stock exchange.