Press Releases
CMA to participate in World Investor Week 2017
Nairobi, 29 September, 2017…As one of the key initiatives of its Investor Education and Public Awareness Strategy, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced its participation in the World Investor Week (WIW) 2017 taking place from 2-8 October, 2017. The week-long event is a global outreach by securities regulators aimed at raising awareness about the […]
CMA cautions investors against investing in unregulated products offered or promoted by unlicensed firms or unapproved entities
Nairobi, 17 June 2021…In line with its investor protection mandate, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has cautioned investors against investing through unlicensed and unapproved entities.The CMA Chief Executive, Mr. Wyckliffe Shamiah, advised investors to only invest through licensed and approved entities who offer and promote regulated products, to enable them get protection offered by the […]
Securities Lending and Borrowing & Short-Selling Regulations expected to enhance liquidity in the capital markets
Nairobi 16 January 2018….The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has lauded the Cabinet Secretary to the National Treasury for the gazettment of the Capital Markets (Securities Lending, Borrowing and Short-Selling) Regulations 2017, which are expected to facilitate enhanced liquidity in the capital markets.Speaking while confirming the new development, the CMA Chief Executive, Mr Paul Muthaura said, […]
CMA CEO GETS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION-
Nairobi September 20, 2017……The Capital Market Authority (CMA) Kenya’s Chief Executive, Mr. Paul Muthaura, has been elected the Vice Chairman of the Growth and Emerging Markets Steering Committee (GEM), representing the interests of over 75 percent of the membership of International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). GEM covers emerging markets including the BRICS, frontier and […]