The 2025 theme is grounded in the concept of natural systems, where repeated processes such as growth and adaptation give rise to structured, balanced, and self-sustaining environments. This perspective reflects the Company’s approach to ESG, where sustainability is not treated as a standalone initiative, but as a series of deliberate, ongoing actions embedded across functions, reinforcing the Company’s ability to adapt, scale, and deliver sustained impact.
During the year, Kamco Invest continued to demonstrate disciplined performance across its core business lines, reinforcing the relationship between responsible practices and sustainable financial outcomes. Assets under management grew by approximately 3.9 percent to USD16.5bn, compared to USD15.9bn in 2024. The Company’s investment banking activity also expanded, with the number of transactions increasing to 14 from 11 in the previous year, while the total value of transactions rose by approximately 43 percent to USD7.0bn from USD4.9bn in 2024. In addition, new clients’ money raised increased by 25 percent to USD1.5bn, compared to USD1.2bn in the prior year. Local procurement reached 61 percent, contributing to the development of the local economy and strengthening the Company’s role within the broader market ecosystem. These results reflect the Company’s ability to maintain growth while consistently scaling its operations.
From a social perspective, Kamco Invest continued to invest in talent development and community engagement. The internship program expanded significantly to include 79 participants, compared to 44 in 2024, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to developing local talent. This was further supported by the Company’s active engagement with local universities through targeted programs, collaborations, and knowledge sharing initiatives aimed at bridging academia with industry and enhancing students’ readiness for the workforce. Kuwaitization stood at 51%, while Kuwaiti new hires accounted for 61% of total new hires. In parallel, Kamco Invest continued to encourage female participation and leadership across the organization, reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The Company also maintained its focus on employee development through structured training and professional development initiatives, supporting a resilient and capable workforce.
Community engagement remained a key pillar of the Company’s sustainability strategy. Kamco Invest organized its annual blood donation drive in partnership with Kuwait Projects Company Holding and its sister companies, in addition to supporting a range of sports related initiatives that promote health and wellbeing. These efforts reflect the Company’s continued focus on contributing to societal wellbeing through targeted and recurring programs.
From an environmental perspective, Kamco Invest maintained its focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing its environmental footprint through the adoption of digital processes and workflows, reducing reliance on paper usage and limiting single use plastics across its operations. In parallel, the Company continued to enhance its digital infrastructure to improve client experience and engagement. The Kamco Invest App and Web Client Portal remained central to client interaction, offering streamlined access to investment portfolios through advanced, technology enabled features.
From a governance standpoint, Kamco Invest maintained a high level of regulatory compliance and strengthened its ESG reporting practices by joining the KIPCO Group ESG Committee. This supported enhanced alignment at the group level, improved data management, and a more coordinated approach to sustainability governance, while contributing to a broader strategic sustainability direction and greater long-term impact.
Nawal Mulla-Hussain, Managing Director of Support Operations, said, “We continue to advance our approach to sustainability through consistent and disciplined actions across all areas of the business, enabling us to build an integrated framework that supports long term value creation.”
She added, “The transition from single actions to sustainable systems reflects how progress is achieved through continuity, alignment, and integration, allowing us to build a model that is both scalable and capable of sustaining impact over time.”
Rania Shaker, Vice President, Marketing and Investor Relations at Kamco Invest, said, “Joining the KIPCO Group ESG Committee supports the development of a more unified and structured sustainability strategy across the Group. Through this, we are strengthening data consistency, enhancing governance practices, and supporting a more coordinated effort to deliver long term impact, and a more integrated contribution as part of a consolidated network of companies operating across multiple markets and geographies.”
It is worth noting that the report has been developed in alignment with leading sustainability frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Boursa Kuwait’s ESG indicators, and the ESG pillars of the Kuwait National Development Plan (KNDP).