Press Releases
East African Securities Regulators Call for Full Representation from All EAC Countries
Kampala, Uganda: The regional capital markets regulators, operating under the esteemed banner of the East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA), convened during their Consultative Committee meeting at the Royal Suites Bugolobi, Kampala, from the 11th to 13th of October 2023. This gathering marked the 52nd Consultative regional meeting represented by Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.The […]
CMA to participate in World Investor Week 2023
Nairobi 03 October 2023..…The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced its participation in the World Investor Week (WIW) 2023 taking place from 2 to 8 October 2023 to enhance investor awareness and protection. During the week, CMA has organized an Islamic finance workshop, 4 to 5 October 2023, to deepen understanding of the opportunities and […]
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 […]