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	Kuwait		Info-Prod Country Guide
JUDICIARY   BUSINESS FORMS & STRUCTURES   CURRENCY & BANKING   INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TAXATION   INVESTMENT & TRADE   PUBLIC PROCURMENT   LABOR LAW   ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Currency and Banking Foreign Currency There are normally no foreign exchange restrictions in Kuwait. The Kuwaiti Dinar is freely convertible for all current and capital account transactions. The exchange rate is calculated daily on the basis of a basket of currencies which is weighted to reflect Kuwait's trade flow. Banking The banking system of Kuwait is supervised by the Central Bank of Kuwait. All Kuwaiti banks are entirely Kuwaiti-owned or owned by Kuwaitis in conjunction with other Arab nationals. In addition to the commercial banks in Kuwait, there are specialized banks which include the Industrial Bank of Kuwait, the Kuwait Real Estate Bank and the Saving and Credit Bank. Kuwaiti banks have established banking relationships throughout the West. Full correspondent relationship, which include deposit account services, are more limited and concentrated in large regional banks. Several American provide a wide range ocorrespondent services. In addition, many non-US banks also share firm correspondent relationships with Kuwaiti banks. Commercial Banks Kuwait has seven commercial banks of which one, the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, is a foreign joint venture bank. Apart from this exception, foreign banks are not allowed to operate within Kuwait or to hold shares in Kuwaiti banks. Other Financial Institutions Kuwait has a number of specialized banks. The Kuwait Finance House is a commercial bank that carries out Islamic financial transactions. The Industrial Bank of Kuwait and the Kuwait Real Estate Bank function much like American investment banks. Previous Chapter Contents Menu Next Chapter

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