Press Releases
East African Securities Regulators agree on to develop regional frameworks for sustainability linked financing and carbon credit markets.
Nairobi, 3rd May 2024, The regional capital markets regulators, under the umbrella of East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA) have resolved to develop a regulatory framework for sustainable finance with a view to developing a harmonised regional framework. The framework will provide standards for regulating sustainability linked issuance of securities, use of proceeds, projects evaluation, […]
CMA enhances competition, grants five new licenses
Nairobi, 7 May, 2024…Capital Markets Authority has given the greenlight to five new firms to operate in the industry in different capacities in the latest move to deepen and develop the capital markets. In line with the Capital Markets (Licensing Requirements) (General) Regulations 2002, Tim Walsh Advisory Services has been licensed as an Investment Adviser […]
East African Securities Regulators agree on to develop regional frameworks for sustainability linked financing and carbon credit markets.
Nairobi, 06 May 2024, The regional capital markets regulators, under the umbrella of East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA) have resolved to develop a regulatory framework for sustainable finance with a view to developing a harmonised regional framework.The framework will provide standards for regulating sustainability linked issuance of securities, use of proceeds, projects evaluation, and […]
CMA seeks stakeholder feedback on amendments to the regulatory framework
Nairobi, 12 March 2024 …In line with its new strategic direction, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has developed Margin Trading Regulations, reviewed the Guidelines on Financial Resource Requirements for Market Intermediaries, and amended the Commodity Markets Regulations.The CMA Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wyckliffe Shamiah, observed; ‘’The regulatory review is aimed at enhancing responsiveness to changing […]
