{"id":53400,"date":"2025-03-14T21:56:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T21:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/cma-spearheads-establishment-of-a-competitive-and-accessible-capital-market\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T21:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T21:55:38","slug":"cma-spearheads-establishment-of-a-competitive-and-accessible-capital-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/cma-spearheads-establishment-of-a-competitive-and-accessible-capital-market\/","title":{"rendered":"CMA spearheads establishment of a competitive and accessible capital market"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Market Authority, Thapelo Tsheole noted these developments will help to establish of a competitive and accessible capital market.<\/p>\n

According to Tsheole, Rwanda is actively strengthening its capital market through regulatory enhancements, expanded financial education programs, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n

The government has also introduced incentives to encourage new listings and is fostering the growth of the corporate bond market.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvestors should consider Rwanda due to its strong governance, pro-business policies, and strategic position as a gateway to the broader East African market. The country\u2019s stable macroeconomic environment and ongoing infrastructure investments provide compelling long-term growth opportunities,\u201d said Tsheole.<\/p>\n

He further explained that CMA is implementing regulatory improvements to enhance transparency, streamline listing requirements, and facilitate capital inflows.<\/p>\n

\u201cLegal and tax reforms have been introduced to attract global financial institutions, and partnerships with regional and international financial centers are being strengthened,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

To attract and retain foreign investors, Rwanda prioritizes policy consistency, regulatory stability, and investor-friendly reforms. New tax incentives make long-term investments even more attractive, including favorable tax rates for newly listed companies based on the percentage of shares sold to the public.<\/p>\n

They include a 20% tax rate for companies selling at least 40% of shares to the public and 25% tax rate for companies selling at least 30% of shares to the public.<\/p>\n

Rwanda\u2019s capital market is undergoing a transformative journey, with initiatives that drive competitiveness, liquidity, and investor engagement.<\/p>\n

With strong governance, business-friendly policies, and a commitment to financial sector development, Rwanda is positioning itself as a dynamic and attractive destination for investors regionally and globally.<\/p>\n

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