Press Releases

Capital Markets Authority Greenlights Kenya’s Inaugural Sukuk Bond
Nairobi, 20 September 2023… In a groundbreaking development for Kenya’s capital markets landscape,the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted approval for the issuance of the country’s first-ever SukukBond (“Sukuk”). Linzi Finco Trust, the Issuer of this pioneering Sukuk, named Linzi Sukuk that offers aninternal return of return at 11.13%, is set to raise KSh. 3 […]

CMA Directs Online Foreign Exchange Brokers to Enhance Disclosure Mechanisms
Nairobi, 21 September 2023… The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) released new guidelines directing online foreign exchange brokers to enhance disclosure mechanisms, promote transparency and ensure investor protection. To mitigate the risks and losses associated with participating in Contract for Differences (CFDs), the CMA is working with the licensed forex brokers to ensure there are appropriate […]

Over 1,000 brokers certified in two years
The number of certified stockbrokerage staff has risen to over 1,000 in the last two years following the introduction of a securities and investment certification programme by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). .. Click the Link below for more..

CMA yet again feted ‘Most Innovative Capital Markets Regulator in Africa’
Nairobi, 20 September, 2017…The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has been distinguished by yet another organisation as the ‘Most Innovative Capital Markets Regulator in Africa 2017’. The Award hosted by Africa Investor was conferred in New York, on Monday 18 September 2017 and seeks to profile African capital market success stories to the global investment community. […]