06/05/2015
CAPITAL MARKETS OPEN DAY!
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CAPITAL MARKETS OPEN DAY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 7TH TO 9TH, 2015
The Authority, in partnership with capital markets industry stakeholders, will hold Capital Markets Open Day Exhibition to be held from 7th to 9th May, 2015 at the Kenyatta International Conference Center. The event targets participants from the General Public, as well as the Business and Professional Community, within Nairobi and its environs.
The Open Day is intended to give participants an opportunity to get information on:
• How to buy shares, bonds and other capital markets products
• Opening and running a Central Depository System (CDS) account
• How you can start investing with as low as Kshs. 500.00
• How to protect your shares
• What you need to know about Unit Trusts (Collective Investment Schemes)
• Available products and licensed market institutions
• Developments in capital markets
• The role of intermediaries in facilitating long term savings.
• Capital markets as an alternative financing option for long term projects
• The government’s role in promoting investment and security of investments
• The 10 year Capital Markets Master Plan
• Corporate Governance reform for listed companies
• The rights and obligations of investors
The event will also provide an opportunity for attendees to raise questions, concerns or complaints to the Authority.
As part of the event, the Authority has organized several themed conferences which are by invitation only to run concurrently during the Open Day. These include
CONFERENCE
DATE
TIME
1
The Role of Capital Markets in Funding Vision 2030 Projects
May 7th, 2015
2.00pm to 4.00pm
2
Capital Markets On going Developments
May 8th, 2015
8.30am to 10.00am
3
Stakeholder Consultative conference
May 8th 2015
11.00am to 12.30pm
4
Capital Markets Products
May 8th, 2015
2.00pm to 4.00pm
5
Investing in the Capital Markets
May 9th, 2015
10.00am to 12.00pm
If you are interested in attending any of the above conferences please contact Halkano Huqa or Faith Mwende on Tel. 020 2264900. You could also email: [email protected]
Some of the entities expected to exhibit at the event include, the Capital Markets Authority, the Nairobi Securities Exchange, the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation, Fund Managers, Stockbrokers, Custodians, Investment Banks, Investment Advisors and Data Vendors among others.
Entrance is Free!!!
Come and learn how to create wealth through the capital markets.
Don’t leave your friend behind!!!!!
For more details, contact Halkano Huqa or Faith Mwende on Tel. 020 2264900. You could also email: [email protected]
Entrance is Free!!! All are Welcome!!!
