Boursa Kuwait launches comprehensive investor relations best practices guide to elevate market transparency and engagement

Kuwait City – February 17, 2025 – Boursa Kuwait launched its Investor Relations (IR) Best Practices Guide, a valuable resource to equip listed companies with the essential knowledge and strategies to foster effective communications, enhance corporate governance, and strengthen engagement between listed companies and key stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and regulatory bodies.

Developed in collaboration with the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), the guide, which is optional and not mandatory for listed companies to follow, reinforces the bourse’s commitment to elevating IR standards in the Kuwaiti capital market and aligning them with international standards and benchmarks.

“Investor Relations plays a fundamental role in creating transparency, credibility and trust in capital markets," said Mr. Fahad Abdulmohsen Al-Besher, Director of Investor Relations at Boursa Kuwait. “Boursa Kuwait’s Investor Relations Best Practice Guide serves as a valuable resource to refine investor engagement strategies and uphold the highest standards of communication, equipping IR professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of investor relations effectively."?

He added, “By staying current with the evolving trends and regulatory requirements of the IR function, companies can enhance their market positioning, attract a broader investor base, and contribute to the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the Kuwaiti capital market."?

The Investor Relations (IR) Best Practices Guide offers a comprehensive approach to effective IR, covering essential strategies and best practices. It emphasizes strategic IR planning, focusing on building a strong framework, setting key performance indicators (KPIs), and aligning IR with corporate strategy. The guide also outlines best practices for organizing meetings, roadshows, earnings announcements, and financial reporting to strengthen investor engagement.

Boursa Kuwait’s Investor Relations Best Practices Guide emphasizes the importance of integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into investor communications. It offers valuable insights into how companies can effectively embed ESG principles into their IR strategies, helping them attract sustainability-focused investors and demonstrate a strong commitment to responsible business practices that align with an evolving global capital market.

?The guide also explores the role of technology and digital transformation in investor relations, showcasing how digital platforms, IR websites, and social media channels can be leveraged to enhance investor outreach and engagement as well as how listed companies can improve accessibility, streamline information dissemination, and strengthen investor confidence in the market by embracing digital communication tools.

?The Investor Relations Best Practices Guide is part of Boursa Kuwait’s broader initiatives to enhance investor relations and promote corporate transparency within the Kuwaiti capital market. It is now available for download on Boursa Kuwait’s official website.