KCC is the central clearing, settlement and depository entity for the Kuwaiti securities market. KCC provides clearing, settlement; depository services to all KSE traded securities, and derivatives. It also provides depository services for unlisted equity securities and debt instruments. KCC provides registrar and trustee services to the companies and investment funds, and performs local and regional custody services for both local and foreign investors.
History
Kuwait Clearing Company (KCC) S.A.K. was established in 1982 by the authorities, to manage and resolve issues related to the collapse of the unofficial stock market, commonly known as the 1982 Souk Al-Manakh crisis. In 1986, the Kuwait Stock Exchange authorities appointed KCC to act as the clearing, and settlement agent for all security transactions at the KSE.
(last updated: 24-March-2010)
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