Market Commentary
People Are Unaware of the Potentials of Unit Trusts to Create Cash Flows
“We need to have regulators focus on IT audits. You can order them frequently because, as the regulator, you don’t have money to do those audits….
Capitalize On Governance To Access Patient Capital
Access to capital remains at the top of the challenges that business founders and owners in Uganda face. In the case of bank financing, access to capital is mainly driven by variables such as cash-flow projections
Capital Raising Options For Businesses
As the Capital Markets Authority of Uganda (CMA Uganda), we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive capital market that empowers businesses to fuel their ambitions.
The Power of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS)
In the dynamic world of investments, there’s a concept that highlights the strength of pooling resources and having a professional manager invest — Collective Investment Schemes (CIS).
Licensing – A Core Regulatory Function in the Capital Markets
But why license, or why do we need to renew licenses regularly? Generally, regulators are obliged to protect consumers (or investors in the case of capital markets) from possible market abuses.
Alternative Sources of Financing: Why Family Owned Businesses in Uganda Should Embrace Private Equity
Family owned businesses are an important feature in Uganda’s economic landscape,dominating sectors…
Capital Markets – a Source of Patient Capital for Business Expansion and Debt Refinancing
I have said at various fora that there is a lot more capital looking for investments across the world, relative to the pipeline
Why Investment Clubs Should Invest in Collective Investment Schemes
In the past seven to ten years, Uganda has witnessed an explosion of investment clubs. Friends, family members, colleagues at work,
Sell of listed company shares should be open to all savers
Over the past few days, a debate has been raging in the traditional and social media space about the rationale for MTN floating shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange.
Pension reform will save ordinary Ugandans from old age poverty
The 2014 census results indicate that Uganda has a labour force of 16 million people. By the end of 2015, only 757,179 Ugandans
Five Reasons Why Capital Markets Matter in Africa
The significance of developing domestic capital markets as a means of financing priority sectors and driving economic development
Sukuk Bonds: An Alternative Source of Long Term Capital for Uganda
The Capital Markets Authority will soon launch a ten year Capital Markets Development Master Plan.