NBK Wealth awarded “MENA Best Fund Management for 2025” by MEED
The award celebrates NBK Wealth as one of the region’s leading asset managers and stands as a testament to the strength and success of its investment philosophy
NBK Wealth, the leading wealth management group, was awarded “MENA Best Fund Management for 2025” at the MEED Banking Excellence – Corporate and Investment Awards 2025, hosted by MEED in Dubai.
This recognition reaffirms NBK Wealth’s standing as one of the region’s top asset managers and underscores the strength of its investment philosophy—anchored in aiming for capital growth, prudent strategies, and a commitment to developing innovative solutions that address client needs and seeks to deliver sustainable, long-term returns.
NBK Wealth’s receipt of this award also highlights the professional expertise of its asset management team, whose capabilities have led to a consistent track record and strong performance across its investment products and solutions.
The company’s asset management team continues to deliver value to clients across both conventional and Sharia-compliant funds. The team is led by seasoned fixed income investment professionals with diverse expertise spanning treasury, investments, and accounting, and brings together more than 40 years of combined experience in portfolio management, trading, and credit analysis.
NBK Wealth’s asset management team adopts a dynamic approach to fund management, consistently working to expand its local and regional client base, enhance investment maturity, and introduce more advanced and innovative fixed income products — all while closely aligning with the prevailing market landscape and global interest rate trends.
Moreover, NBK Wealth’s asset management team manages a range of separately managed accounts (SMAs) for high-net-worth clients, offering multiple strategies that include, but not limited to, short-term, ultra-short-term, and moderate approaches—tailored to suit both conventional and Shariah-compliant investment preferences.
NBK Wealth stands as the largest comprehensive wealth management group in Kuwait and one of the leading players in the regional industry. It has reinforced its global footprint through an integrated network of operations across nine cities in five countries worldwide.
Furthermore, NBK Wealth provides a comprehensive suite of financial solutions tailored to the distinct needs of high-net-worth individuals and families across the MENA region, leveraging the strength and stability of its affiliation with the NBK Group.
By harnessing its deep market insight, global footprint, and dedication to innovative investment strategies, NBK Wealth enables its clients to pursue their long-term financial goals with steadfast confidence.
MEED, one of the world’s most prestigious publications established in 1957, is renowned for its in-depth analysis of economic developments across the Middle East. In collaboration with GlobalData Financial Services’ Retail Banker International and Private Banker International, the MENA Banking Excellence Awards honor institutions that deliver outstanding innovation in banking, financial services, and customer experience.
NBK Wealth is a brand registered under the name of National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K.P (“NBK”), for use by the Asset Management business of, among other NBK group entities, Watani Investment Company K.S.C.C. , a leading investment firm and its affiliates worldwide, combined with the Private Banking services of NBK worldwide, which is one of the largest and oldest financial institutions in the region.
