Trusted partner in wealth creation
Company profile
Established in 1974, Kuwait Financial Centre 'Markaz' is a leader in asset management and investment banking in MENA.
With bespoke advisory services, diversified investment portfolios, a presence in 13 countries, Markaz’s total assets under management are KD 1.45 billion as of March 31, 2026.
What we do
Markaz offers its clientele a wide range of products and services including:
Vision & mission
Our vision
Your partner in wealth creation.
Mission
Offer best-in-class investment opportunities and tailored solutions.
Values
Mastery
Accountability
Respect
Knowledge - Sharing
Agility
Zero - Excuses
Our history
Awards & recognitions
Best Momentum Fund Innovation
2024
Excellence in Investment Advisory
2024
Excellence in Real Estate Investment
2024
Kuwait Best for Digital Solutions
2024
Best Domestic Private Bank in Kuwait
2023
Middle East's Best for Investment Research
2023
Excellence in Real Estate Investment
2023
MENA Investment Bank of the Year
2023
Global Finance's Best Private Bank in Kuwait Award
2023
Best Asset Manager in Kuwait
2022
Best Local Investment Bank in Kuwait
2022
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Euromoney's Market Leaders 2022 - CSR
2022
Euromoney's Market Leaders 2022 - Digital Solutions
2022
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Euromoney's Market Leaders 2022 - Diversity & Inclusion
2022
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Euromoney's Market Leaders 2022 - Investment Banking
2022
Private Bank or Wealth Manager Servicing Kuwait
2022
Global Finance’s Best Investment Bank Award
2022, '21, '20, '19, '18, '17, '16, '15, '14, '12, '11
Best Investment Bank in Kuwait
2021, '20, '19, '18, '17, '16, '15, '14, '13
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award in Kuwait
2020
Kuwait Asset Manager of the Year
2019
Best Equity House in Kuwait
2019
Research Firm of the Year
2018
Best Equity Fund
2016
Global Finance's Most Innovative Investment Bank Award
2016
Best Equity Manager of the Year
2015
Global Finance’s Best Asset Manager Award
2015
Best Asset Manager of the Year
2014
Best Fund for Arabian Fund
2014
Lipper-Reuters’ award for Mumtaz Fund and Islamic Fund
2012, '11, '08
Best Investment Company
2011
Lipper-Reuters’ award for Arabian Fund, Mumtaz Fund and Islamic Fund
2010
Lipper-Reuters’ award for Mumtaz Fund
2007
