NBK Capital, a leading regional investment bank, has been named “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait” by Global Finance magazine, a prestigious financial services publication. The results will be published this June in a special edition of the magazine, World’s Best Investment Banks 2009. 

“We are delighted to be named as Best Investment Bank in Kuwait by Global Finance because it underscores the dedication and effort of our professionals. In particular I am most proud of the products and services we have delivered for clients and investors during one of the most difficult years the market has seen globally,” said Salah Al-Fulaij, CEO of NBK Capital. “Receiving this award is a great milestone for NBK Capital and is a testament to our continued growth and focus on quality.” 

This accolade was awarded to NBK Capital in recognition for deals completed in the last three quarters of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. The winners were chosen by Global Finance editors along with industry experts. An awards ceremony will be conducted in Istanbul in October to honor this year’s winners. 

NBK Capital is a leading regional investment bank with offices in Kuwait, Dubai, and Istanbul. Established in 2005 as a wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Kuwait, the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East, NBK Capital has focused on providing the highest quality products and services to its clients and investors. Through its team of more than 150 professionals, NBK Capital offers a broad range of services including asset management, alternative investments, investment banking, and brokerage & research. 

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ABOUT NBK CAPITAL 

NBK Capital was established in July 2005 as a subsidiary of the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), one of the region’s oldest and highest rated banks. NBK Capital focuses on four principal lines of business: Alternative Investments, Asset Management, Brokerage & Research and Investment Banking. With offices in Kuwait, Dubai and Turkey, NBK Capital’s team of more than 150 professionals offer superior products and services to clients and investors.

NBK Capital is proud to have been recently awarded “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait” by Global Finance magazine, a prestigious financial services publication.

www.nbkcapital.com.