Press Releases
Uganda’s collective investment scheme assets cross Ugx 1 trillion
This is a major milestone in Uganda’s march towards financial inclusion and savings mobilization that has been attained three years ahead of schedule…
Statement On Misleading Social Media Articles
The CMA remains committed to achieving its mission to foster a transparent, accessible and effective capital market in Uganda and accordingly urges the public
EASRA PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The regional capital markets regulators, under the umbrella of East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA) have resolved to develop a regulatory framework for sustainable finance, with a view to developing..
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) would like to thank all the stakeholders who took time to participate in the virtual workshop that was held on Tuesday, 27th September 2022, to discuss the proposed areas of change to the Capital Markets Authority Act
Statement on proposed taxation of collective investment schemes
The classification of a Unit Trust Scheme as a company in the ITA appears to be in contradiction to the Companies Act and contrary to the intent of the tax exemption which is to encourage savings.
CEO’s statement on events in Kampala
This morning, something terrible happened while we were going about our normal business. We don’t have all the details yet, but what is certain is that we witnessed a devastating tragedy around the Jubilee Insurance Centre; the building that houses our offices.
CMA STATEMENT ON APPROVAL OF PROSPECTUSES FOR PUBLIC OFFERS
The role of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in approving prospectuses for the offer of securities to the public is enshrined in S. 5. 1 (a) of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Act.
CMA Approves MTN Uganda Prospectus
Company, MTN Uganda has been allowed to proceed with an Initial Public Offer (IPO) and issue shares to the general public, following approval of its prospectus by Uganda’s securities regulator, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
STATEMENTS MADE AT THE MTN UGANDA LIMITED INTENTION TO FLOAT EVENT
On 5 October 2021, MTN Uganda Limited (MTN, the Company) held an event in which MTN announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offer (IPO) and subsequently
WARNING AGAINST FRAUDULENT AND UNLICENSED FINANCIAL SCHEMES AND OPERATORS
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has, with great concern, noted an increase in the number of incidents relating to fraudulent operators
CMA, Uganda Police to Increase Collaboration in Investigation of Capital Markets Offences
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has committed to increase its collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate(CID) of the Uganda Police
Ponzi Schemes and Scam Activities During and Post COVID-19
As the world grapples with the fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic which has not only claimed lives and affected human livelihood, but also ravaged economies, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) continues to stand..