CBK Amends Rules on Corporate Governance for Banks in Kuwait
CBK amended the rules and regulations in relation to the corporate governance of banks in Kuwait. The amendment added independent directors to the composition of the boards of directors and the board committees of banks.
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Keywords: Middle East and Africa, Kuwait, Banking, Operational Risk, Corporate Governance, CBK
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