GET LICENSED In carrying out its responsibilities, the CMA has approved 02 stock exchanges, licensed 02 securities central depositories, 06 brokers, 05 dealers, 12 fund managers, 08 Collective Investment Scheme Managers, 02 Trustees, 15 Investment Advisors, and 18 listed companies, 22 Unit Trust Schemes. INVESTOR EDUCATION As part of the CMA's market development mandate, the Authority has over the years undertaken a public education campaign with the overall objective of raising the level of awareness and participation in the securities market as an alternative saving and investment mechanism. INVESTOR COMPENSATION FUND In carrying out its responsibilities, the CMA has approved 02 stock exchanges, licensed 02 securities central depositories, 08 brokers, two dealers, 07 fund managers, 05 Collective Investment Scheme Managers, 02 Trustees, 07 Investment Advisors, and 17 listed companies. ENFORCEMENT Enforcement by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) helps protect investors, enhance market confidence, and reduce systemic risk. It serves as the disciplinary function of the regulatory system through detecting and penalizing violations of the legal framework. This deters future misconduct by ensuring that non-compliance by both regulated and unregulated entities results in tangible consequences.

LICENSING

A Core Regulatory Function in the Capital Markets Essentially, regulation begins with issuance of an operating license (and in some cases, an approval)

INVESTIGATIONS

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is responsible for ensuring observance of its laws as well as the integrity of the capital markets.

INSPECTIONS

On-site inspections – Both planned and ad hoc, Trend analysis & compliance reviews and Tracking of new developments

LISTED COMPANIES

Currently, there are Eleven (11) domestic companies listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange and Eight (8) cross border listings

OUR MISSION

“To foster a transparent, accessible and effective capital market in Uganda.”

OUR CORE VALUES

I – Innovation: We are committed to continuously creating new ways of working that will improve existing processes, streamline operations, and embrace new forms of technology.

T – Team work: We recognize that success depends on a skilled, diverse, coordinated team committed to trust, hard work, cooperation, and communication to accomplish the Authority’s objectives.

A – Accountability: We exercise prudence in use of public resources entrusted to us.

P – Professionalism: We serve our stakeholders with the highest ethical standards, while promoting a results-oriented culture through high performance, minimal turnaround time, and excellent execution.

our services

What we bring to you

Laws

The Authority regulates Uganda’s capital markets through a comprehensive framework of laws, rules, and guidelines.

View Draft Laws

Licensing

The Authority licenses market players like broker dealers, investment advisors, fund managers, unit trust managers, and trustees.

License Application & Renewal Forms

Publications

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) publishes a range of materials to inform and educate the public about capital markets in Uganda.

Annual Reports

Invester Education

Access a variety of investor education materials to empower the public with knowledge & understanding about investing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Complaints Handling

The Authority ensures fair treatment of investors and handles complaints from transactions with licensed entities systematically

Complaints Handling

Market Commentary

Market Commentary provides insights and analysis on current trends and developments in the Ugandan capital markets.

Market Commentary

News Highlights

achievements & statistics

Our 25 years of operation

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