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Saturday, November 14 - 2009

KAMCO unveils new Shariah compliant money market fund

KIPCO Asset Management Company ('KAMCO') has announced the launch of a specialised Shariah compliant money market fund, Al Jazi Money Market Fund.

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This targeted investment solution offers mutual fund style benefits of high-liquidity, low risk and competitive yields investors looking for investment opportunities that are regulated on the basis of Islamic principles.

The Al Jazi Money Market Fund is designed to offer superior return rates to other short to medium term Shariah compliant financial and money market instruments. Highly flexible, the fund offers weekly liquidity options with initial lock-up period of three months.

Al Jazi may invest in Islamic financial money market instruments, either in Kuwaiti Dinars or other foreign currencies, issued by local and international financial institutions, banks, investment companies and governments.

The fund capital is variable between KD5m to KD100m and the duration of its tenure is set at 15 years from establishment, with the option to renew for a similar period thereafter. The subscription period for investment applications is open from 11 November to 11 December 2007.

KAMCO Chairman Mr. Masaud Hayat said:

"KAMCO is well positioned to service this increasingly popular market segment in the Middle East given our longstanding financial services experience and regional investment market experience. We are delighted to be jointly managing this fund with Manafae Investment Co., whose management skills and market knowledge complement those of KAMCO."


Money market investments have been a popular means for investors to maximise their returns on short-term investment funds for more than 35 years in the developed financial market. Over $2 trillion were invested in such funds in 2007 alone. A Shariah compliant money market fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in short-term Islamic financial and monetary instruments providing an attractive alternative to the returns offered through conventional banking solution.

Ziad Al Qaissi - Assistant General Manager of KAMCO's Investment Advisory & Research Division added: "This is an attractive investment opportunity for investors in this region who are looking for a very flexible yet low-risk investment option that also addresses their Islamic principles. We are very fortunate to be working with Bayt Al Mashoura, as they are respected Shariah law consultants who excel in the investment sector operations."
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Notes and media contacts

Manafae Investment Co. (Manafae ) : Manafae is a Kuwaiti shareholding company with a total paid - up capital of KD20m. The company was incorporated in accordance with commercial law of Kuwait and operates under the rules and regulations of the Central Bank of Kuwait. The Company's business activities are compliant with the Islamic Shari'a standards and all of its activities and operations are supervised by its Shari'a Board. Manafae offers a wide range of investment products and services that are compliant with Islamic Shari'a including : asset management , investment services , financial credit services and advisory services.

About KAMCO:
KAMCO is a premier investment company that provides innovative and performance driven financial solutions for its clients since 1998. KIPCO's investment banking subsidiary, KAMCO has assets of KD2.54bn (or $9bn) under management, and more than 110 professional employees throughout its operations.

KAMCO has been publicly listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange since 2003 and provides its clients with easy access to local and international capital markets, as well as a comprehensive selection of financial services.

KAMCO focuses on asset management (including, tailored portfolio management, forward trading, IPOs, local and international fund management etc.) and financial services comprising the full range of corporate finance advisory services (including mergers and acquisitions, underwriting, private placements, strategy development and strategic planning, project and investment evaluation and consulting as well as private equity.)

Headquartered in Kuwait, KAMCO's core operating companies include United Industries Co. (UIC) the specialized industrial investor in the oil, gas and foodstuffs sectors of the GCC and the region.

Contact for Media Enquiries:

Mr. Qais Al Shatti
AGM-Marketing, Sales & PR KAMCO
Tel: +965 246 0969
Fax: +965 245 8572

Ms. Ghadeer Al-Dehaish
Strategic Marketing & PR for KAMCO
Tel: (+965)805 885 Ext. 1311
Fax: (+965)249 0186

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