Kuwait Central Securities Depository

Services

Integrated shareholder and registrar services ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency

Maintaining Shareholder Records

The company provides record-keeping services for companies in accordance with the regulations of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and applicable laws in the State of Kuwait.

Managing General Assemblies

The company offers general assembly management services for companies that wish to have their records maintained by the company, through electronic systems developed to keep pace with the continuous development of digital services.

Implementing Corporate Actions

The company provides services for implementing corporate actions related to shareholder records, such as the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders and the distribution of bonus shares, for example.

Shareholder Services

Issuing share certificates, in addition to services for transferring ownership of securities and services for accessing shareholder records through electronic systems, for example.

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About Us

Kuwait Central Securities Depository (KCSD) is the central securities depository for the Kuwait Stock

Depository and Registrar Services

KCSD provides depository services for all securities listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, as well as for unlisted securities and debt instruments. It also provides registrar services to issuing companies, investment funds, and companies with dual listings in the Gulf and Egyptian markets.

Market Participants Served

KCSD primarily serves the Kuwait Stock Exchange, issuing companies, brokerage firms, mutual funds, banks, investment companies, and foreign depositories.

Licensed Securities Depository

Exchange and is licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to act as securities depository.

Mission & Vision

Guiding our commitment to trust, governance, and market integrity.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver secure and compliant custody and investment-supervision services that protect client assets, strengthen financial market confidence, and uphold the highest standards of regulatory excellence and fiduciary responsibility.

Vision

To strengthen Kuwait’s capital markets by delivering trusted fiduciary services that promote integrity, confidence, and long-term financial stability.

Meet the Board

Experienced professionals committed to strengthening our mission.

Bader Mohammed Al-Qattan

Chairman

Essam Abdulaziz Al-Qoud

Vice Chairman

Duaij Raad Al-Saleh

Board Member

Rasha Abdulrahman Al-Saeedan