Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT
National Bank of Kuwait
Parent Company
National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K (NBK)
Category
Banking
Sector
Commercial Banking
Tagline/ Slogan
Growth. Trust. Safety.
USP
Premier Arab bank that serves the national needs as its priority.
STP
Segment
Caters to the financial and banking needs of MENA.
Target Group
High Net Worth Individuals.
Dominant player in the Kuwaiti market with a leading market share among all business lines and the largest, most diversified distribution Positioning network.
SWOT Analysis
1. Stable management team and its clear and focused strategy. 2. NBK’s strength rests on its consistent profitability, high asset quality, and strong capitalization. 3. Full spectrum of innovative and unrivalled financial and investment services and solutions for individuals, corporate and institutional clients. 4. NBK has consistently been awarded the highest credit ratings of all banks in the region by the major international rating agencies: Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratin gs. 5. The bank’s international network now comprises more than 175 branches, subsidiaries and representative of?ces in 17 countries on four continents, of which 10 are in the Middle East. 6. Stable and strong management with a long-serving executive team Strength and unrivaled track record.
1. Huge player in MENA countries but outside that presence is negligible. Weakness 2. Focus is mainly on Corporate and Investment banking services.
Opportunity
1. Infrastructure leasing finance 2. Finance to power companies and Airlines
3. Finance to SSI sector to boost the exports and economy
1. Unrest in the Gulf region 2. Petroleum products now account for over 90% of export revenues, and approx 80% of government income, so Kuwait’s economy is very vulnerable to global oil markets and US policies Threats 3. Competition from global banks
Competition
1. Ahli United Bank B.S.C. 2. Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.) 3. Gulf International Bank B.S.C. Competitors 4. Kuwait Finance House
doc_399093420.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT
National Bank of Kuwait
Parent Company
National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K (NBK)
Category
Banking
Sector
Commercial Banking
Tagline/ Slogan
Growth. Trust. Safety.
USP
Premier Arab bank that serves the national needs as its priority.
STP
Segment
Caters to the financial and banking needs of MENA.
Target Group
High Net Worth Individuals.
Dominant player in the Kuwaiti market with a leading market share among all business lines and the largest, most diversified distribution Positioning network.
SWOT Analysis
1. Stable management team and its clear and focused strategy. 2. NBK’s strength rests on its consistent profitability, high asset quality, and strong capitalization. 3. Full spectrum of innovative and unrivalled financial and investment services and solutions for individuals, corporate and institutional clients. 4. NBK has consistently been awarded the highest credit ratings of all banks in the region by the major international rating agencies: Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratin gs. 5. The bank’s international network now comprises more than 175 branches, subsidiaries and representative of?ces in 17 countries on four continents, of which 10 are in the Middle East. 6. Stable and strong management with a long-serving executive team Strength and unrivaled track record.
1. Huge player in MENA countries but outside that presence is negligible. Weakness 2. Focus is mainly on Corporate and Investment banking services.
Opportunity
1. Infrastructure leasing finance 2. Finance to power companies and Airlines
3. Finance to SSI sector to boost the exports and economy
1. Unrest in the Gulf region 2. Petroleum products now account for over 90% of export revenues, and approx 80% of government income, so Kuwait’s economy is very vulnerable to global oil markets and US policies Threats 3. Competition from global banks
Competition
1. Ahli United Bank B.S.C. 2. Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.) 3. Gulf International Bank B.S.C. Competitors 4. Kuwait Finance House
doc_399093420.docx