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Markaz Report: GCC Fixed Income markets sees USD 28.8 billion in primary issuances during Q3 2024 representing a 14.5% increase from the same period last year.
In its Fixed Income Report, Markaz states that primary debt issuances of Bonds and Sukuk in the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) Countries amounted to USD 28.2 billion through 84 issuances during Q3 2024, a 14.5% increase from the same period last year. The total value of primary issuances during the first 9 months of 2024 was USD 102.7 billion compared to USD 79.3 billion during the first 9 months of 2023.
29/10/2024
Markaz Hosts Workshop on the Role of Investment Banking in Empowering Companies
As part of its collaboration with Boursa Kuwait and the "Al-Jaras" Financial Literacy Program during World Investor Week, Kuwait Financial Centre "Markaz" hosted a workshop titled "The Role of Investment Banking in Supporting Companies". Held at Boursa Kuwait’s headquarters on 22 October, the session was led by Ms. Rasha Othman, Executive Vice President of Investment Banking (Capital Markets and Fixed Income), and Mr. Abdulrazzaq Razooqi, Senior Vice President of Investment Banking (Advisory, Mergers, and Acquisitions).
24/10/2024
Markaz: GCC IPOs raise USD 1.7 billion in Q3 2024
Markaz released its research report titled “Initial Public Offerings (IPO) in the GCC markets”, stating that the region has seen 7 offerings during the third quarter of 2024 raising a total of USD 1.7 billion in proceeds, marking a 6% increase compared to the third quarter of last year. During the first nine months of 2024, the GCC issuers have raised a total of USD 5.2 billion through 30 offerings compared to the same period of 2023, where issuers raised USD 6.8 billion through 29 offerings.
23/10/2024
Markaz Sponsors Watheefti Career Fair 2024 in Kuwait
As part of its continuous commitment to developing local talent and supporting recent graduates, Markaz sponsored the Watheefti Career Fair, held from October 17 to 19 at The Arena in 360 Mall. Markaz participated in the Watheefti Career Fair as it provides an attractive platform to connect with national talent, engage with job seekers, and assess their capabilities firsthand.
21/10/2024