HSBC Saudi Arabia and Kamco Invest launch securities lending service
29 July 2026 Saudi Arabia
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Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi and HSBC Saudi Arabia have partnered to launch a securities lending service for clients investing in the Saudi equity market.
The new offering broadens the investment solutions offered by Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi by enabling their clients to earn additional income from eligible securities held within their portfolios, transforming long-term holdings into an additional source of return.
The introduction of this service reflects the continued evolution of Saudi Arabia鈥檚 capital markets, with securities lending becoming a core component of institutional investment strategies, the firms say.
The appointment of HSBC Saudi Arabia followed a comprehensive evaluation process that considered the bank鈥檚 domestic market presence, global securities finance expertise, operating platform, and risk management capabilities.
Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi says these strengths will help ensure its client assets are managed within a highly controlled lending framework while maintaining operational efficiency and transparency.
Commenting on the launch, Mohammed Hamad Alfaris, CEO of Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi, says: 鈥淭he introduction of securities lending represents our commitment to offer value-added solutions to our clients.
鈥淏eyond preserving long-term investment exposure, clients can now enhance portfolio returns by generating income from eligible Saudi equity holdings through a well-established and carefully managed lending framework.鈥�
This partnership builds on HSBC鈥檚 long-standing commitment to developing the Kingdom鈥檚 capital markets. For more than 70 years, HSBC has supported the growth of Saudi Arabia鈥檚 financial sector and has been at the forefront of facilitating foreign institutional investment.
Alfaris adds: 鈥淭hrough our partnership with HSBC Saudi Arabia, we bring together strong domestic market understanding, global capabilities in securities finance, and a disciplined operational model.
鈥淭his integrated platform allows us to deliver solutions aligned with the highest global standards to our institutional and private wealth clients.鈥�
By introducing globally recognized capital market solutions such as securities lending, Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi says it continues to expand its suite of investment capabilities while contributing to the ongoing development of the Saudi capital market in line with Vision 2030.
Faris AlGhannam, CEO and board member, HSBC Saudi Arabia, comments: 鈥溚怨� lending is an important component of a well-functioning capital market, helping institutional investors enhance portfolio efficiency while supporting market liquidity.
鈥淎s Saudi Arabia's capital markets continue to develop, we remain committed to supporting local, regional, and international clients with innovative capabilities that create long-term value while operating within a strong governance and regulatory framework.鈥�
The new offering broadens the investment solutions offered by Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi by enabling their clients to earn additional income from eligible securities held within their portfolios, transforming long-term holdings into an additional source of return.
The introduction of this service reflects the continued evolution of Saudi Arabia鈥檚 capital markets, with securities lending becoming a core component of institutional investment strategies, the firms say.
The appointment of HSBC Saudi Arabia followed a comprehensive evaluation process that considered the bank鈥檚 domestic market presence, global securities finance expertise, operating platform, and risk management capabilities.
Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi says these strengths will help ensure its client assets are managed within a highly controlled lending framework while maintaining operational efficiency and transparency.
Commenting on the launch, Mohammed Hamad Alfaris, CEO of Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi, says: 鈥淭he introduction of securities lending represents our commitment to offer value-added solutions to our clients.
鈥淏eyond preserving long-term investment exposure, clients can now enhance portfolio returns by generating income from eligible Saudi equity holdings through a well-established and carefully managed lending framework.鈥�
This partnership builds on HSBC鈥檚 long-standing commitment to developing the Kingdom鈥檚 capital markets. For more than 70 years, HSBC has supported the growth of Saudi Arabia鈥檚 financial sector and has been at the forefront of facilitating foreign institutional investment.
Alfaris adds: 鈥淭hrough our partnership with HSBC Saudi Arabia, we bring together strong domestic market understanding, global capabilities in securities finance, and a disciplined operational model.
鈥淭his integrated platform allows us to deliver solutions aligned with the highest global standards to our institutional and private wealth clients.鈥�
By introducing globally recognized capital market solutions such as securities lending, Kamco Invest 鈥� Saudi says it continues to expand its suite of investment capabilities while contributing to the ongoing development of the Saudi capital market in line with Vision 2030.
Faris AlGhannam, CEO and board member, HSBC Saudi Arabia, comments: 鈥溚怨� lending is an important component of a well-functioning capital market, helping institutional investors enhance portfolio efficiency while supporting market liquidity.
鈥淎s Saudi Arabia's capital markets continue to develop, we remain committed to supporting local, regional, and international clients with innovative capabilities that create long-term value while operating within a strong governance and regulatory framework.鈥�
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