Capital Markets in Kenya

Capital Markets Authority- Kenya

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) was set up in 1989 as a statutory agency under the Capital Markets Act Cap 485A. It is charged with the prime responsibility of both regulating and developing an orderly, fair and efficient capital markets in Kenya with the view to promoting market integrity and investor confidence. The regulatory functions of the Authority as provided by the Act and the regulations include; Licensing and supervising all the capital market intermediaries; Ensuring compliance with the legal and regulatory framework by all market participants; Regulating public offers of securities, such as equities and bonds & the issuance of other capital market products such as collective investment schemes; Promoting market development through research on new products and services; Reviewing the legal framework to respond to market dynamics; Promoting investor education and public awareness; and Protecting investors’ interest.

51 to 200 staff

Custody & Registrars C&r Group

C&R Group’s history began in 1986, then operating as Barclays Advisory & Registrars Services (BARS) as an in-house department of the Barclays Bank of Kenya, to offer share registry services to the banks’ shareholders, after its listing in Nairobi Securities Exchange the same year. In 1991, BARS was incorporated to offer similar services commercially to other listed companies and grew to become the largest Shares Registrar in Kenya. During a business review in 2006, the bank decided to dispose off some of its non-core businesses and BARS was sold as an on-going concern. The company was renamed C&R Group and remains the market leader in shares registrar’s services, enjoying a market share of 34% of all listed companies trading at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. With presence in Kenya and Uganda, C&R Group has been a success story with divisions in Shares Registry, Document Management, and Business Processing Outsourcing. The divisions under the group umbrella are-C&R Document Management Solutions -C&R Share Registrars -C&R Company Secretarial Services With substantial investment in technology, infrastructure and expertise, the company is committed to its reputation for efficiency, innovation and enterprise.

51 to 200 staff

Central Depository & Settlement Corporation

The Central Depository & Settlement Corporation Limited (CDSC) is a limited liability Company licensed by the Capital Markets Authority to provide automated clearing, delivery and settlement facilities in respect of transactions carried out at Nairobi Securities Exchange as well as holding of listed and non listed securities including other documents of title on behalf of investors. Our mission is to provide secure, efficient custody, clearing, settlement and related services to all stakeholders by leveraging on technology and service excellence. Our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions for custody, clearing and settlement services.

11 to 50 staff

Collection Africa Ltd

Collection Africa Limited (CAL) is a debt management outsourcing service, which is designed to provide our clients with a bad debt resolution tool. CAL began its debt management outsource services to banking institutions n 2001 when established as the specialist debt collection organization within the CRBAfrica group purposefully to deliver debt portfolio management services to banks on their retail debts. Retail debt is characterized by high volume and relatively low value per debt. This renders the collection of retail debt expensive and ineffective when traditional and conventional debt collection techniques are applied. CAL was set up to provide banks with an outsource partner who would take up the costs and efforts to pursue, track, negotiate, and monitor the repayment of retail debt. CAL has since establishment in 2001 provided the banking sector with a highly effective non-performing asset resolution tool. Our experience in the banking sector has been mirrored in other sectors as well with an equal measure of success. CAL administers the collection of debt (from pr-determined age) for its clients using our proprietary Debt Management Software System, Recover! That tracks and monitors each and every debt to its final resolution.

51 to 200 staff

Aprt Sacco

We are a financial institution offering financial service, ranging from loans, investments plans, employment and capacity building.

11 to 50 staff

Commodity Market Exchange

Commodity Market Exchange (CMX) is a state-of-the-art trading platform that enables market participants to trade futures contracts across various asset classes, including commodities, currencies, energy, and fixed income. With a commitment to fostering financial inclusion and supporting the agricultural sector, CMX offers innovative solutions, such as warehouse receipt financing for small-scale farmers. CMX aims to create a transparent, efficient, and inclusive marketplace that empowers traders, investors, and farmers alike.

11 to 50 staff

Reits Association Of Kenya

REITS Association of Kenya (RAK) was established in 2017 by companies operating in the Real Estate and Capital markets industries. RAK was formed primarily to promote the growth of REITS in the Kenyan Market by establishing a framework for the development of the industry, creating forums for potential issuers, investors and regulators to engage and partnering with other REITS Associations around the world in order to catalyse knowledge transfer and learning experiences. RAK engages the government and regulators on matters facing REITS, including tax harmonization and other incentives. The Association also aim to educate the market about the long term benefits of Investing in REITS.

1 to 10 staff

Abacus Wealth Management, Kenya

Abacus builds web and mobile software to help investors across the globe access African financial markets. We make it possible for both local and international investors to research and invest, any time, any where. Our founders, advisers and board of directors have extensive experience in global financial markets. We love what we do, and are infinitely curious.

1 to 10 staff

Collectplus Kenya Limited

In 2019, Collect Plus Limited was established to provide debt and revenue management services to commercial, financial, and public service organizations in East Africa, with the goal of serving the entire continent in the future. In order to pursue, track, negotiate and monitor debt repayment, we must provide clients with proven and highly effective non-performing asset resolution tools. In order to exceed our client’s expectations in terms of operational, financial, and performance requirements, we have implemented debt management processes that cover a comprehensive approach aimed at optimizing debt management, as well as processes that are designed to significantly improve portfolio quality and reduce operating expenses. By holding training sessions, we are able to provide our employees with a platform for lifelong learning and skill development. We have equal opportunity policies in place at all levels (hiring, selection, promotion, and the awarding of compensation packages and benefits). We foster a work environment conducive to employees’ professional and personal development. Employees are encouraged to have mutual respect, honesty, and trust.

201 to 500 staff

African Securities Exchanges Association

We are the premier membership association of Securities Exchanges in Africa. We represent the interests of our 23 stock Exchanges. ASEA provides a forum for mutual communication, exchange of information, cooperation and technological assistance among its members, to facilitate the process of financial integration within the region for the effective mobilization of capital to accelerate economic development of Africa. ASEA supports members in the establishment of Stock Exchanges and the development of financial instruments. The association also assists in promoting the development of standards of training and professionalism amongst members and other market players, standards of listing, trading and settlement of securities, the products and services of Africa’s capital markets as well as the establishment of a data bank and information system. Together with enhancing member exchanges’ joint programs, the association aims to harmonize standards for market principals in the region.

1 to 10 staff

Kendex Plc

The Kenya Digital Asset Exchange (“Kendex”) is a blockchain-powered capital markets platform for the creation, issuance, management, and secondary market trading (OTC and exchange) of regulated digital assets (securities, bonds, and derivatives).

1 to 10 staff

Xeniumx.Com

Xeniumx the Digital currency of the future

201 to 500 staff

Nairobi Securities Exchange

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is a leading African Exchange, based in Kenya – one of the fastest-growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1954, NSE has a six decade heritage in listing equity and debt securities. It offers a world class trading facility for local and international investors looking to gain exposure to Kenya and Africa’s economic growth. NSE demutualized and self-listed in 2014. Its Board and management team are comprised of some of Africa’s leading capital markets professionals, who are focused on innovation, diversification and operational excellence in the Exchange. NSE is playing a vital role in the growth of Kenya’s economy by encouraging savings and investment, as well as helping local and international companies access cost-effective capital. NSE operates under the jurisdiction of the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya. It is an affiliate of the World Federation of Exchange, a founder member of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA). The NSE is a member of the Association of Futures Market and is a partner exchange in the United Nations-led SSE initiative.

51 to 200 staff

Canaan Capital Ltd

Canaan Capital Ltd is a privately held firm incorporated in Kenya. The firm manages an investment partnership that focuses on listed securities. It's also engaged in capital raising activities and research.

1 to 10 staff

Fusion Investment Management

Fusion Investment Management (FIM), a subsidiary of Fusion Group is a FSA and CMA regulated specialist fund manager and portfolio management service provider, offering professional investors thoughtful, well considered access to a range of African investment opportunities. We have specialisations in Private Equity, Real Estate, Fixed Income Securities and Quoted Equities, with a geographical focus on East Africa. FIM operates through either a fully discretionary fund structure or through semi-discretionary Portfolio Management Service accounts. At FIM, we offer investors the opportunity to participate in the African growth story, with the widest possible range of well thought through investment opportunities, with an emphasis on capturing upside at the lowest possible risk, and on transparent and meaningful investor information. FIM also arranges custody and administration of investor assets, and reports results.

1 to 10 staff

Equity Whale Traders

Equity Whale Traders is a forward-thinking asset management company specializing in the construction and management of diversified stock portfolios across both the Kenyan and global equity markets. Over the years, our performance in the Kenyan stock market has consistently exceeded client and internal expectations, delivering an impressive average annual return of 28%. To further enhance portfolio performance and risk-adjusted returns, we are in the process of integrating futures trading strategies into our investment approach.

1 to 10 staff

Tradity Capital

Building a community of experts in Quant finance, and discretionary trading

1 to 10 staff

Kenca Group Ltd

We are a multidisciplinary team specialized in Technology and Information Systems. Or in Human Relationships. It depends on whom you ask. We make things run as smoothly as nature. We don’t really believe in working models, but in partnership optimization models in motion. Nobody wins unless everybody does. Great technology is all about optimal relationships. And so are we.

1 to 10 staff

Elgon Road Developments Limited

1 to 10 staff