Overview As the regulator of Kuwait’s banking and financial system, CBK operates across monetary policy, financial supervision, currency stability, and Islamic and conventional banking oversight. The scale and sensitivity of these responsibilities require strong governance, reliable data, and consistent regulatory coordination. CBK oversees both conventional and Islamic financial institutions, including Shari’ah governance through the Higher Committee of Shari’ah Supervision. Modern supervisory frameworks, integrated data platforms, and secure digital processes are increasingly critical to supporting CBK’s mandate amid growing financial complexity and global regulatory expectations.
The Central Bank of Kuwait
Advancing Monetary and Banking Oversight
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) is the country’s monetary authority, responsible for issuing the national currency, maintaining the stability of the Kuwaiti Dinar, formulating and implementing monetary policy, and supervising the banking and financial sector. CBK also serves as banker and financial adviser to the Government of Kuwait..
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