Regulatory Alerts2025-06-02
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East African Securities Regulators Agree on Steps to Grow Sustainable Finance and SME Capital
The East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA) concluded their 54th meeting in Kampala by agreeing on a common regional approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and a framework for a regional carbon credit market. The regulators pledged to conduct a joint assessment to remove impediments to private equity and venture capital financing for small and medium-sized enterprises while finalizing a strategic plan for 2025–2030. Additionally, member states committed to developing clear regulatory frameworks for virtual assets and facilitating the seamless cross-border trading of securities across the East African Community.
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