GET LICENSED In carrying out its responsibilities, the CMA has approved 02 stock exchanges, licensed 02 securities central depositories, 06 brokers, 04 dealers, 12 fund managers, 08 Collective Investment Scheme Managers, 02 Trustees, 15 Investment Advisors, and 19 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.

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

Integrity: We act ethically and work in the public interest, treating people fairly and honestly

Accountability: We strive to live up to the aspirations of our mission so as to deliver quality services and promote the best interest of our stakeholders

Excellence: We strive to pursue and deliver the highest quality of service to our stakeholders

Teamwork: We support and promote collaboration among the CMA team and with external stakeholders

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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