Market Development

Research on lead market development initiatives and strengthening information capabilities

Investor Information

Helping you understand risk and choosing the right investment product

Capital Markets Authority

Making Uganda's capital markets the center of choice for capital raising and investment

March Bulletin

Equity Markets

The USE total market capitalization at the close of March rose by 10.47% to close the month at Ush 12.07 Trillion.

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04 / May / 2012

35th EASRA consultative meeting

The East African Member States Securities Regulatory Authority (EASRA) held its 35'th consultative meeting on thursday March 15th 2012 at Hotel Club Du Lac Tanganyika, Bujumbura, Burundi. At this consultative meeting Rwanda has handed over chairmanship to Uganda.

02 / Apr / 2012

Office to Office Initiative

One of the ways in which CMA fulfils the above functions is through public education and awareness. In order for the capital markets industry to grow, there must be a substantial amount of interest and activity, which can only be possible if people are knowledgeable on the workings of the industry thus the need for...

Welcome to Capital Markets Authority

The Capital Markets Authority(CMA) is a semi autonomous body responsible for promoting, developing and regulating the capital markets industry in Uganda, with the overall objectives of investor protection and market efficiency. CMA is governed by a Board of Directors comprising a Chairperson and representatives from the private and public sector. The day to day operations of the Authority are handled by the Chief Executive Officer and a team of professionals from various fields.

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Our Vision

To Make Uganda’s capital market a centre for capital raising and investment

Our mission

To develop, promote and regulate a robust, transparent, fair and efficient capital market in Uganda

When investing in shares listed on the stock exchange, remember that you can only buy or sell shares through a licenced brokerage firm.

Read the prospectus and if you have questions, talk to your broker, investment advisor or any other professional before investing.

Ask the broker/the selling agent/receiving bank for a copy of the prospectus of the company offering shares to the public. Note that the prospectus is free of charge.

Investor Information

The CMA recognizes that enhancing public education and awareness about securities is an important part of its mandate. It also believes that investor education is one of the most effective regulatory tools.
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Publications

The Authority has a number of insightful books on a number of financial and corporate issues, in its resource center. The resource center is open to the public from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, excluding weekends and public holidays.
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Legal & Complaince

CMA's legal and compliance requirements ensure that there is a sound, fair and orderly framework for the conduct of financial securities business and matters in Uganda. Read more

Market Development

The Research and Market Development Department is mandated to lead market development initiatives and strengthen the organization's research and information capabilities.
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