Kuwait City: KAMCO Investment Company, a leading investment company with one of the largest AUMS in the region, has been awarded the “Fixed Income Manager of the Year 2017” at the Global Investor Group MENA awards ceremony, held recently in Dubai - UAE. KAMCO was awarded the prestigious title in recognition of the Firm’s exceptional performance and regional exposure in managing fixed income securities.

KAMCO was first nominated for the award given the Firm’s track-record and lead manager roles in executing key bond and sukuk issuances in the local and regional market during the year. In addition to the issuances, the Firm primarily invests in a portfolio of MENA Conventional and Sukuk bonds diversified by country, sector, issue and credit structure.

Commenting on the award, Chief Investment Officer of KAMCO, Mr Khaled Fouad, said, “This award is a testament to the success of serving our clients. Our team delivered excellent results using our risk management framework, research-driven approach and investment philosophy in a variety of market environments.”

Mr Fouad also added that the fixed income market in the region has seen a strong growth as compared to last year as regional economies raise money to plug budget deficits and fund infrastructure investments. Corporate bond issuance have also remained very active across the region. The growth was led by issuances in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and the market is expected to see additional issuances catering to the long pending need for fixed income investors, for both Islamic and conventional investments.

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About KAMCO
KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C (Public) is a premier investment company based in Kuwait, with an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The Company is one of the leading investment banking firms in the Gulf region in terms of assets under management (AUM), and is regulated by the Capital Markets Authority.

Established in 1998 and listed on the Boursa Kuwait in 2003, KAMCO is a subsidiary of United Gulf Bank (UGB).

The Company has established itself as a regional leader in providing innovative products and services to its clients, enabling it to increase AUM to over USD 10.4 billion (as of 30 September 2017) and achieve a strong track record of 95 successful investment banking transactions worth around USD 15 billion (as of 30 September 2017).

With almost two decades worth of experience in conducting business with in investment industry, KAMCO has successfully established a robust reputation in the region, driven by its performance, prudent and conservative investment philosophy, solid business model and fundamental belief in implementing the highest standards of transparency, which has consistently commanded the goodwill of a wide and growing patron-base.

Through its strategy, the Company aims to continue building upon its core competencies to provide the MENA region with innovative investment management consultancy and services, in addition to financial services that meet the needs of clients through value-added investment products and a cautious investment approach that is supported by an experienced team and strong track record.

KAMCO Investment Company (DIFC) Limited (KAMCO DIFC) is a whole owned subsidiary of KAMCO Investment Company, incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. 

© Press Release 2017