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If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is: Understanding Investment Fraud
The capital market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.” —Philip Arthur Fisher
Capital Markets: Unlocking Uganda’s Long-Term Financing Potential for Sustainable Economic Transformation
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda recently engaged Members of the 12th Parliament during their
Beyond Coffee and Gold: How Capital Markets Can Power Uganda’s Export Revolution
Imagine a Ugandan coffee exporter who has secured a large order from Europe worth UGX 10 billion. The opportunity is exciting, but
CMA at 30: Three CEOs, One Institution, and a Market Built from Scratch
As the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) marks 30 years with a milestone celebration scheduled for Thursday, 8th October 2026;
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,