Minister urges youth to embrace financial literacyKampala, 30th April, 2013…The youth have been urged to identify their strengths and transform them into opportunities that will enable them confront the future if they are to be better citizens.
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The capital markets fraternity in Uganda is still basking in the enthusiasm recently created by the introduction of the Securities Central Depository system (SCD). Read more
What were the key developments that took place in Uganda’s Capital Markets Industry in 2011?
Centum Investment Company Limited cross-listed shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) on February 10 2011. The cross-listing saw the company introduce four million shares on the USE. The cross-listing of Centum brought the number of counters at the USE to 14. Read more
In a drive to close the information gap among many Ugandans, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has beefed up campaigns to sensitise the public about the benefits and opportunities in the sector. Read More
The ministry of finance is leading efforts to bolster the country’s savings culture and central to these efforts is the creation of a national association of investment clubs. Read more
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) chief Japheth Kato has said falling inflation, going forward would revive the damp mood at the stock market. Read more
EASRA to address trading challenges of cross listed securities
Kampala, Uganda: 23rd October, 2012….The East African Capital Markets regulators under their regional forum- East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA), during their 36th Consultative Committee meeting held on Friday 19th October, 2012 in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania agreed to engage all stakeholders within the EAC capital markets to strategise on ways to address the challenge of trading of cross listed securities. EASRA also reiterated their focus on the development of EAC Council Directives to support the road map to legal framework convergence and harmonisation in the region. Read more....
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Kampala, Uganda: 20th September, 2012….The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Maria Kiwanuka has urged players in both the private and public sectors to join hands with the government in order to transform Ugandan and East African businesses into model businesses with high standards of professionalism and integrity. The Minister also noted that despite government’s efforts to improve the business environment, players must observe good corporate governance; effective financial reporting practices as well as succession planning in order to attain private sector competitiveness.
In line with its regulatory objectives, CMA wishes to inform the general public that following cessation of business by Bullion Capital Limited, the CMA in accordance with Section 44(2) (b) (v) of the Act, revoked Bullion Capital Limited’s investment advisor license (Part A) with effect from 13th December 2011. Download
It has come to our notice that the monthly submissions of Net Capital statements are accompanied by differing supporting documents. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) with effect from the date of this regulatory notice hereby standardizes the required accompanying documents. Download
In line with its regulatory objectives, the CMA wishes to inform the general public that following an application by First Renaissance Securities Limited (formerly Renaissance Capital Limited) for voluntary withdrawal of its Broker/ Dealer License, the Authority in accordance with the Capital Markets Authority Act, 1996 Section 44(2) (b) (v) revoked the their Broker/Dealer License (RCL 1112 BD) with effect from 30th November 2011. Download
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA), in exercise of its investor protection role informs the public as follows. There are on-going Initial Public Offerings in the member states of the East African region. Some of the licensed stock brokers in Uganda are agents for the cross border issues. Download
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) was established under the Capital Markets Authority Act, Cap 84 of the Laws of Uganda. The CMA is a statutory body with the primary responsibility to regulate an orderly, fair, and efficient capital market in Uganda. In line with its statutory obligations, the Authority hereby notifies the general public of enforcement action against Fidelity Capital Management Limited. Download
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) wishes to inform all licensed persons of the procedures to be followed in respect of complaints by investors/clients of licensed persons. These procedures detail the steps to be followed by an aggrieved investor, which will enable them to voice their concerns with the relevant licensed person in the event of unfair treatment by a licensed person.
To file a complaint to CMA, please download a copy of the complaint Intake Form or fill online using this link.
CMA issued a notice advising the public to desist from dealing with individuals or firms which are not licensed by the CMA. This follows some firms/ individuals carrying out marketing activities in Uganda for purposes of selling Offshore Funds, Pension Plans and other forms of investment packages and portfolios to potential clients in Uganda. Download