Leveraging Professional Certification for a Stronger Capital Markets Industry

By Diana Namawolya

On 10 th April 2026, Capital Markets Authority Uganda hosted an engagement with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), bringing together capital markets stakeholders to discuss the importance of professional certification and continuous professional development in strengthening Uganda’s capital markets industry.

The engagement focused on promoting high professional standards, enhancing ethical conduct, and building investor confidence within the financial sector. During the engagement, participants also discussed the evolving nature of capital markets and the need for industry practitioners to continuously update their knowledge and skills in line with global standards and emerging market trends.

Representing our CEO, Denis Kizito, Director for Market Supervision delivered remarks on the regulatory requirements relating to certification and continuous professional development for market participants. He emphasized that ongoing learning and professional certification are essential in maintaining market integrity and ensuring that investors engage with competent and ethical professionals.

Mr. Kizito further noted that as Uganda’s financial markets continue to grow and become more sophisticated, continuous professional development must remain a priority for all licensed intermediaries and practitioners operating within the industry.

Furthermore, Kimacia Gitau, East African Representative for CISI, highlighted the role of professional certification in supporting the development of strong and credible capital markets. He noted that globally recognized certification programmes contribute significantly to enhancing professionalism, accountability, and investor trust across the financial services industry.

Discussions during the meeting also highlighted the importance of the Securities Industry Certification Programme (SICP) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements in equipping market participants with current knowledge, technical expertise, and international best practices.

The engagement forms part of CMA’s broader efforts under the CMA@30 celebrations to promote a competent, ethical, and resilient capital markets ecosystem capable of supporting Uganda’s long-term economic growth and financial sector development