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,

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.