The future of Africa’s financial landscape hinges on building capital markets that are not just technically sound but fundamentally serve the needs of ordinary citizens. This was the central message delivered by Ms. Josephine Okui Ossiya, Chief Executive of the…
The East African Capital Markets Conference (EACMC 2025), held in Kampala this week, concluded with a powerful consensus: the future of the region’s finance lies in the strategic embrace of Digital Transformation and Sustainable Finance. The gathering of regulators, policymakers,…
The East Africa Capital Markets Conference (EACMC 2025), hosted a few days ago in Kampala by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), signalled a definitive shift for the region’s financial landscape. Under…
For too long, a common perception has held back millions of Ugandans from securing their financial futures: that investing is a privilege reserved for the wealthy or a complex world only for experts. This belief, however, is a myth that…
Uganda’s financial sector, a cornerstone of its vibrant economy, is increasingly being shaped and driven by a formidable cohort of women leaders. In a traditionally male-dominated industry, these powerful ladies are not just breaking glass ceilings but actively spearheading innovation,…
In a landmark regulatory development, Uganda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted new and far-reaching powers that could significantly reshape executive leadership in the country’s capital markets sector. The amendments, recently passed into law, allow the CMA to remove…
In a bid to safeguard the interests of shareholders, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Uganda has introduced stringent regulations regarding the appointment or replacement of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in companies operating within the country. This move is aimed…