The activity was different: retail and corporate finance, plus asset management. We re-did everything, implementing benchmarks for each division and hiring experienced people to run things. I was told I had total authority, which normally only the board has. This was very important for us to do what was required. The share- holders, 55% of whom are seasoned business veterans from 5 major groups, gave Ms. Al Jumah their full sup- port. Ms Al Jumah reshaped KFIC into a specialized asset management company that today handles KD325Million in assets under management plus another KD65 Million in three funds.