Boursa Kuwait has announced its accession into FTSE Russel Emerging Markets Index. The included Kuwaiti shares will be granted half of its weight In the the first stage, which will take place over the next few days, while the second and final stage will take place in December 2018.
This joining reflects Boursa Kuwait’s commitment to raise investors’ trust in the Kuwaiti market. In addition, it also indicates the rapid and successful implementation of reforms and wide-ranging developments that have enhanced international investors’ access to Boursa Kuwait. Attracting foreign capital requires enormous efforts from any emerging market.
