Kuwait Finance House

Kuwait Finance House was established in the State of Kuwait, in 1977, as the first bank operating in accordance with the Islamic Shari’a. KFH is listed in Kuwait Stock Exchange, with a market capitalization of $8.2 billion as of May 2016. Assets total $55.52 billion and deposits amount to $34.97 billion

Kuwait Finance House KSC engages in the provision of banking, finance and investment services. The company focuses on banking services, the purchase and sale of properties, leasing, project construction for its own account as well as for third parties and other trading activities without practicing usury. It operates through the following segments: Treasury, Investment, and Banking. The Treasury segment deals with liquidity management, international murabaha investments, exchange of deposits with banks and financial institution, and international banking relationships. The Investment segment manages direct equity and real estate investments, investments in subsidiaries and associates, and international leasing. The Banking segment provides a range of banking services and investment products to corporate and individual customers. The company was founded on March 23, 1977 and is headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.