National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, organised its second investment seminar for its Thahabi customers.

The event was held at Al-Raya Ballroom, Marriot Courtyard Hotel on May 6 and attended by a host of NBK Executives headed by NBK DCEO Adel Al Majed.

Key issues such as the investment and economic conditions in the region and the opportunities available for the Thahabi investor concerned with the best strategies for successful capital preservation and growth were discussed.  

“At the seminar we presented NBK’s affluent customers with innovative investment products which were designed primarily with capital preservation and sustainable growth in mind. The event also showcased the benefit from the investment opportunities available in the local and international markets,” said CEO of NBK Capital Salah Y Al-Fulaij.

The Thahabi investment seminar feature was a packed event. In attendance were George Richani, deputy general manager and deputy treasurer at NBK, Karim Kamal, head of MENA Research, NBK Capital, and special guest speaker Mike Azlen, CEO of Frontier Capital Management, the manager of NBK Frontier Multi Asset Fund and Thahabi Multi Asset Fund – both funds winners of the 2008 Hedge Funds World Award for the Middle East’s ‘Most Innovative Product’, briefed investors on the evolution of strategic asset allocation and global diversification.

“The attendance at the seminar was overwhelming. Thahabi customers and management got a chance to engage and discuss the current investment climate in the context of the key socio-political and economic issues affecting local and international markets,” added Al Fulaij.

Thahabi is the premier affluent package from NBK that offers customers personalised and ‘best in class’ products and services, delivered by professional Personal Banking Officers.- TradeArabia News Service