Press Releases
CMA approves first REIT in Kenya to be issued by Stanlib Kenya
Nairobi October 2, 2015…The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has today granted approval to the first Income Real Estate Investment Trust Scheme (REIT) in Kenya, Fahari I-REIT, which is to be issued by Stanlib Kenya Limited. The approval is issued pursuant to Regulation 18 of the Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, […]
CMA Issues Final Policy Guidance Note on Exchange Traded Funds
CMA Issues Final Policy Guidance Note on Exchange Traded FundsNairobi October 01, 2015…In its drive to widen the universe of available capital markets products in the Kenyan market, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has published the final Policy Guidance Note (PGN) that will facilitate the introduction of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Kenya.The PGN, which […]
CMA gears up for setting up of derivatives exchange in Kenya
Nairobi September 30, 2015…As part of its efforts to prepare for the planned launch of a derivatives exchange in Kenya, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has organized a capacity building programme for the capital markets industry with the assistance of an expert from the Dubai Financial Services Authority. While confirming the progress made, CMA Acting […]
Capital markets industry commits to closer engagement with the CMA in strengthening the legal and regulatory framework for sustainable market development
Nairobi December 16, 2014…..The capital markets industry committed to work in tandem with the Authority to continue the significant progress made to date in ensuring the legal and regulatory framework is more responsive and facilitative to the emergence of Kenya as the heart of capital markets investment on the continent. These resolutions were reached at […]
