Burgan Bank Attains ISO 22301:2019 BCMS Certification

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Published March 17th, 2025 - 05:07 GMT

Burgan Bank Attains ISO 22301:2019 BCMS Certification
Burgan Bank Attains ISO 22301:2019 BCMS Certification

Burgan Bank announced that it has received — Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) certification, ISO 22301:2019, attesting to the Bank’s forward-thinking risk management and mitigation strategies and confirming its ability to uphold its operations during times of disruption as per the best international practices. The certification further cements Burgan’s position as a reliable financial partner for its customers and stakeholders, validating the Bank’s robust frameworks, continuous investment in technology, and skilled workforce to ensure seamless banking operations.
“We are honored to be certified with ISO 22301:2019 standard that published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and recognized for our uncompromising safety and risk management measures,” commented Ms. Moudi Al Mahmoud, Executive Manager – Business Continuity Risk at Burgan Bank. 
“In a market as sensitive and competitive as banking and finance, we spare no effort to be among the first to adopt the latest technologies across all fronts, especially those that fortify our institutional resilience and bolster our risk assessment and mitigation operations. As a trusted financial partner, we are committed to taking all necessary and extra measures to guarantee offering our customers a reliable and satisfactory banking experience despite any market turbulence.”
It serves to note that BCMS-certified institutions have a proven track record of implementing and maintaining successful business continuity management systems that respond to the organization's evolving needs. Accredited BCMSs are required to showcase consistent qualitative and quantitative improvements, documented business continuity policies, system performance assessments, and qualified staff with clear responsibilities who supervise the planning, implementation, and operation of the BCMS.
In line with its committed adherence to international standards of service quality, Burgan Bank was awarded the ISO certifications 9001:2015 for Quality Management System, 27001:2022 for Information Security Management Systems, and 20000-1:2018 for Information Technology Service Management System.
 

Background Information

Burgan Bank

Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the youngest conventional Bank and second largest by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus on the corporate and financial institutions sectors, as well as having a growing retail, and private bank customer base. Burgan Bank has majority owned subsidiaries in the MENAT region supported by one of the largest regional branch networks. which include Gulf Bank Algeria - AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad - BOB (Iraq & Lebanon),Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and fully owned Burgan Bank – Turkey, (collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”). Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a present in the UAE through its corporate office (“Burgan Financial Services Limited) which had helped the bank to participate in multiple financing opportunities in the UAE.

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