NBK Wealth Wins Global Finance’s "Best Private Banking Services for the Next Generation in the World 2026"

• Generation W Program receives global acknowledgement and achieves confirmation of NBK Wealth’s success in building a strategic relationship with the next generation of high-net-worth clients.
• The program equips participants with the skills they need to manage their future wealth with extreme professionalism, not just to manage capital, but to lead with purpose
• The Group strives to be the number one choice in the field of wealth management and build long-living legacies for its clients.

In a new global achievement reflecting its leading position in the field of wealth management, NBK Wealth , a subsidiary of the National Bank of Kuwait, has won a prestigious award as part of the Global Finance magazine’s annual Best Banks in Private Banking Services 2026 awards, held in London, where the group won the Best in Private Banking Services for the Next Generation in 2026 in the World.§

This award reflects NBK Wealth’s excellence in spreading awareness of the value of investment among future generations and equipping them with the skills they need to manage their wealth in the future with extreme professionalism, through its exclusive educational program “Generation W”, which targets the sons and daughters of the group’s senior private banking clients.

Building Leaders, Not Just Investors

The program is a comprehensive educational experience carefully designed by NBK Wealth Group to provide participants with a deep and thorough understanding of the world of wealth management, through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and interactive workshops based on the latest data and research, along with cultural activities and nature adventures that aim to build long relationships and enhance critical thinking, as well as widen both the personal and professional horizons of the participants.

A Global Experience in the Heart of Europe

Last year, the sixth edition of "Generation W" hosted 22 participants from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia at the luxurious La Réserve Hotel in Geneva, enabling them to have a unique and unforgettable experience that combined a deep understanding of the fundamentals of financial management and investment, cultural exchange, and inspiring adventures in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

NBK Wealth provided participants with the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of its global strategic partners through specialized sessions in the world of finance, investment, and asset allocation, presented by experts from JP Morgan Asset Management and Intervest. These sessions were characterized by a rich dialogue style that allowed direct communication with experts, asking questions, and engaging in in-depth discussions about the latest global trends in wealth management, which plays a key role in enhancing their ability to make informed financial decisions in the future.

Beyond Wealth: A long-term vision

NBK Wealth’s winning of the award of "Best Private Banking Services for the Next Generation 2026" from Global Finance Magazine confirms the Group's success in building a strategic relationship with the new generation of high-net-worth individuals, through providing a deep understanding of their aspirations and giving them a comprehensive experience that aligns with their values ​​in entrepreneurship and impactful investing, as part of its strategic vision that focuses on preparing a new generation of finance and investment leaders.

The “Generation W” program, which was first launched in 2017, is more than just an educational experience; it is an integrated journey aimed at building a leadership mindset in the next generation of NBK Wealth Group clients, by empowering them with the knowledge and vision that qualifies them to confidently build their future. The program also embodies the Group’s philosophy of what is known as “Beyond Wealth”, which places clients at the heart of each experience and equips them with the tools needed to make a real personal and social difference.

This program comes as part of NBK Wealth’s endeavor to go beyond enhancing the wealth of its clients and become the number one trusted choice in the field of wealth management, while striving to build a legacy for clients that lasts for successive generations.