Capital Markets Authority Act (Chapter 64).
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Type of law
Legislation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The Act establishes the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as the regulatory body responsible for supervising, regulating, and developing Uganda’s capital markets. It empowers the CMA to license and oversee securities exchanges, intermediaries, self-regulatory organisations, and other market participants, ensuring fair, efficient, and transparent market operations. The Act sets out the CMA’s governance, powers, and functions, including rule-making, monitoring compliance, enforcing standards, and investigating breaches. It also provides mechanisms for approvals, licensing, revocations, appeals, and enforcement actions, including fines and penalties for non-compliance. Overall, the Act aims to protect investors, promote market integrity, and foster the growth of capital markets in Uganda.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Capital Markets Authority for the purpose of promoting and facilitating the development of an orderly, fair and efficient capital markets industry in Uganda; to provide for stock exchanges, stockbrokers and other persons dealing in securities; to provide for certain offences relating to trading in securities and for related matters.
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Consolidated version of the Act as of 31 December 2023.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No