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Boursa Kuwait Corporate Governance

BK

بورصة الكويت

Kuwait · KWD · Regulated by Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Governance Framework

Code: CMA Kuwait Corporate Governance Rules (2015)
Regulator: Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Key Requirements

  • At least one independent board member
  • Audit committee must include independent members
  • Board evaluation and succession planning
  • Related party transaction disclosure
  • Risk management committee recommended

Companies Scored

136/136

Avg Governance Score

27.3/100

Avg Board Independence

16.2%

Avg Board Size

2.5

Governance Grade Distribution

C
D (27)
F (102)
A: 0 (0%)B: 0 (0%)C: 7 (5%)D: 27 (20%)F: 102 (75%)

Cross-Exchange Comparison

How Boursa Kuwait compares to the GCC-wide average governance score

BK Average
27.3
GCC-Wide Average
30.3

Boursa Kuwait scores 3.1 points below the GCC-wide average.

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Our model generates scores and ratings using fully disclosed methodologies based on available data. These are quantitative analytical tools — not recommendations. They may not capture all relevant factors, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Users should review the methodology, assess the inputs, and exercise independent judgement.

Sources: CMA Kuwait Corporate Governance Rules (2015), SouqData governance scoring engine, Director appointment records. Full data sources.