{"id":921,"date":"2026-02-13T17:03:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=921"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:04:32","slug":"cma-greenlights-new-market-intermediaries-to-boost-investment-accessrock-advisors-upgraded-to-investment-bank-as-authority-pushes-for-deeper-capital-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=921","title":{"rendered":"CMA Greenlights New Market Intermediaries to Boost Investment AccessRock Advisors Upgraded to Investment Bank as Authority Pushes for Deeper Capital Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>By Linet masinde<\/em><\/strong>\/reporter <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"528\" data-id=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1001672933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1001672933.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1001672933-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved several firms to operate as market intermediaries in a move aimed at deepening Kenya\u2019s capital markets, promoting innovation, and expanding access to investment services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Authority said the approvals are part of its broader strategy to enhance efficiency, inclusion, and investor confidence within the country\u2019s financial ecosystem.\u201cThe approvals reflect the Authority\u2019s commitment to fostering a well-regulated, inclusive, and dynamic capital markets ecosystem that responds to the evolving needs of retail, institutional, corporate, diaspora, and high-net-worth investors, while supporting sustainable economic growth,\u201d CMA announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rock Advisors UpgradedAmong the firms granted approval is Rock Advisors Limited, which has successfully upgraded from an Investment Advisory licence to a full Investment Bank licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the new status, Rock Advisors will now expand its service offering to include:Market research and financial advisory servicesWealth and asset managementCorporate finance solutionsProprietary trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upgrade positions the firm to play a more significant role in facilitating capital formation and supporting both public and private sector investment initiatives.Strengthening Kenya\u2019s Financial HubThe latest approvals underscore CMA\u2019s continued efforts to:Enhance regulatory oversightEncourage financial innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attract diaspora and foreign investorsStrengthen Kenya\u2019s position as a regional financial hubIndustry analysts note that expanding the number and capacity of licensed intermediaries is key to increasing liquidity and broadening participation at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and across alternative investment platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Kenya seeks sustainable economic growth, the Authority\u2019s move signals confidence in the resilience and long-term potential of the country\u2019s capital markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Linet masinde\/reporter The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved several firms to operate as market intermediaries in a move aimed at deepening Kenya\u2019s capital&hellip; 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