Press Releases

Regulatory Framework for the Introduction of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Kenya exposed for final stakeholder input
Nairobi, August 5, 2015…Capital Markets Authority has announced the commencement of a 30-day public exposure of a draft Policy Guidance Note (PGN) which will be used to guide the operation of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Kenya. The Policy Guidance Note and the activities commenced in line with it are subsequently expected to inform the […]

Settlement of Securities Moves to Central Bank of Kenya
Nairobi January 16, 2015: …In a move that will improve the efficiency of settlement of equities and corporate bonds and align the process to international best practice, Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) has worked together with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to develop a more robust cash […]

CMA cautions investors about the Unlawful Public Offer by Cembe Millers
Nairobi February 19, 2015… In line with its mandate of protecting investors, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) would like to caution members of the public against participating in the unlawful public offer by Cembe Millers, since it has not been approved by the Authority. The public offer was made today (February 19, 2015) through a […]

CMA and Capital Markets Commission of Angola sign MOU
Nairobi, February 24, 2015… Capital Markets Authority Kenya (CMA) and Capital Markets Commission of Angola have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that promotes and facilitates information sharing and technical assistance among the two regulators. The purpose of the partnership is primarily to support supervisory and regulatory coordination between Kenya and Angola, with an […]