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AUTHORITY APPROVES A BONUS ISSUE BY JUBILEE HOLDINGS LIMITED. |
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The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted approval toJubilee Holdings Ltd for the issue of bonus shares in the ratio of one (1) new ordinary share for every ten (10) ordinary shares held as at close of business on June 14, 2010, and their subsequent listing on the Main Investment Market Segment of the Nairobi Stock Exchange. This will result in an additional 4,500,000 ordinary shares of a par value of Kshs. 5.00 each to the shareholders of Jubilee Holdings Limited.
“In approving the bonus issue and listing of the additional shares, the Authority has considered the application by Jubilee Holdings Ltd and is satisfied that it meets the requirements of the Capital Markets Act 485(A) and Regulations issued there under.” Said CMA Chief Executive, Mrs. Stella Kilonzo.
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Appointment Of Transaction Advisers |
The Capital Markets Authority wishes to draw the
attention of all licensees and members of the public to the provision of
Regulation 5A of the Capital Markets (Public Offer, Disclosure and
Listing) Regulations 2002 which came into effect on June 11, 2009 and
which provides as follows:
- Any company proposing to offer its securities to the public or a
section of the public shall appoint a transaction adviser.
- A transaction adviser appointed under paragraph (1) shall be
responsible for ensuring that the offer of securities is made in
accordance with the Act and regulations issued thereunder.
- A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a transaction
advisor unless such a person is licensed as an investment bank or is
approved by the Authority to act as a transaction advisor for the
particular offer of securities.
In accordance with this provision, ALL issuers of securities
to the public are required to appoint a Transaction Adviser that is
licensed as an Investment Bank or in the alternative, prior to
appointing a transaction adviser that is not a licensed Investment Bank,
to seek the Authority’s approval of such a person.
Kindly note that that save for Investment Banks, all persons seeking to
act as transaction advisers shall be required to seek prior approval
from the Authority before they are considered eligible to act as a
transaction advisers.
The Authority may consider the appointment of a joint team of
transaction advisers provided that the same comprises a licensed
Investment Bank.
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Renewal Of Capital Market Licences For The Year 2010 |
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The attention of the Capital Markets Authority has been drawn to an erroneous report that appeared on the Tuesday May 11th 2010 Standard Newspaper’s , Financial Journal section, Page 9 titled ‘Will CMA renew brokers licences?’.
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The public are advised to be wary of and to avoid giving money to companies that hold themselves out as carrying on the business of Investment Advisers or any other licensed activity without holding valid licenses issued under the Capital Markets Act.
The public should note that the Capital Markets Act (Cap 485A) and regulations prohibit any company from carrying on the business of a licensed person without the requisite licence. A list of all persons holding a license from the Authority is available on the website of the Authority (www.cma.or.ke) and investors should not hesitate to contact the Authority for any clarifications on the same.
The Authority shall take appropriate action against any unlicensed persons that carry on or hold themselves out as carrying on the business of a licensed person. In this regard the Authority specifically warns the public over any dealings with the following entities:
1. Caribbean Stocks
2. Caribbean Solutions Finders Limited
3. Orgacilla Merchants
We would like to take this opportunity to request the public to provide the Authority with any information on any such unlicensed persons to enable us to take action in the interest of investors.
Investors with queries or complaints may also contact the Capital Markets Fraud Investigation Unit on 0714 693414, 0714693365, 0731544389, 0733199622 or by email on
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The CMA Fraud Investigation Unit (CMFIU) arrests an Investment Advisor |
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The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Fraud Investigation Unit (CMFIU) investigations has led to the arrest of an investment advisor licensed by CMA. The accused, Mr. David Chege Mworia is a Director of Prudential Capital Ltd which is an investment advisory firm licensed by the Authority. He was a former employee of Ngenye Kariuki and Company Ltd currently under Statutory Management. |
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