NBK Wealth brings together global thought leaders at its annual Insights Forum 2025

10/12/2025 06:53 AST

NBK Wealth Group hosted its Annual Insights Forum 2025, bringing together a distinguished roster of global experts and strategic analysts to discuss the evolving economic landscape and explore emerging investment opportunities.

The forum commenced with a welcome address delivered by Isam Al-Sager, Vice Chairman and Group CEO - National Bank of Kuwait, who affirmed that amid the profound shifts reshaping global markets, NBK remains a trusted partner to its clients thanks to its unwavering commitment to providing innovative investment solutions and advisory services that keep pace with economic developments and empower clients to seek to achieve their goals with confidence and sustainable growth.

Al-Sager highlighted that NBK views its clients as partners in success and remains committed to providing them with world-class expertise to keep pace with the economic and technological transformations reshaping the world.

The forum featured several high-profile sessions, including a keynote titled "The Great Recalibration," delivered by Karen Ward, Managing Director & EMEA Chief Market Strategist - J P Morgan Asset Management, which addressed how to navigate shifting trade dynamics, emerging economic blocs, and innovation. The agenda also included a session titled "Investing Through AI Euphoria: Separating Bubbles from Breakthroughs," featuring Alexander Whyte, CFA, Executive Director - JP Morgan Asset Management, who outlined strategies for identifying sustainable opportunities amid rapid technological change.

A panel discussion titled "Opportunities in Transition" also took place during the forum, featuring Mike Gontar, CEO InterVest Capital Partners; Shadi Khadder, Managing Director, MENA Asset Management - NBK Wealth, Andrew Pettit, Founding Partner- Revcap; as well as Karen Ward and Alexander Whyte. The discussion brough forward insights from leaders across the capital spectrum.

Bringing the forum to a close, Faisal Al-Hamad, CEO - NBK Wealth Group, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the Group's commitment to equipping clients with practical insights that empower them to navigate global economic shifts with confidence. He added that the discussions throughout the forum reflected the profound transformation underway in the global economy and the significant opportunities it presents for forward-looking investors. He reaffirmed NBK Wealth's commitment to providing world-class expertise and solutions that help its clients navigate economic challenges and equip them with innovative strategies that keep pace with change and unlock new avenues for growth.

Al-Hamad stressed that, for the second consecutive year, the forum continues to strengthen its position as a leading platform enabling clients and partners to stay abreast of the latest global trends and innovative investment strategies aimed at delivering long-term growth. Furthermore, Al-Hamad noted that the insights presented throughout the forum empower investors to navigate complexity, embrace innovation, and assist clients in evaluating potential opportunities in alignment with their long-term objectives . He also reaffirmed that NBK Wealth, through its global expertise and comprehensive solutions, remains committed to enabling its clients to access innovative strategies across asset classes and stay aligned with the latest investment trends.

NBK Wealth has established a distinguished position in the market by delivering a unique suite of services that go beyond traditional investment offerings. Its platform encompasses asset management, brokerage, lending, deposits, financial advisory, and a wide range of tailored and innovative solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families. These services are delivered by a specialized team of more than 115 investment and brokerage professionals and 75 dedicated relationship managers.

NBK Wealth is a core pillar of National Bank of Kuwait Group ("NBK Group") and one of the leading wealth management organizations in the Middle East. Personal assets under management exceed $74.5 billion as of the end of 3Q 2025. The Group has an extensive geographic footprint spanning nine cities across five countries, through which it delivers a comprehensive range of services, including private banking, financial planning, asset management, and advisory services.

Kuwait Times