CMA rolls out CPD programme for the capital market practitioners in Kenya to enhance professionalism
As part of its drive to enhance professionalism for customer-facing staff working for capital market intermediaries in Kenya, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has rolled out a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme.
The CPD programme is a follow-up to introduction of securities industry certification programme in 2016 under an MOU between the Authority and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
The CMA Chief Executive, Mr Paul Muthaura, explained, all employees of capital market intermediaries who have direct dealings with clients and/or undertake trading activities on behalf of the clients as well as influence or advice clients either directly or indirectly., shall be required to satisfy annual CPD obligations as part of their training requirements, through programmes accredited by the Authority.
The CPD programme will require employees to maintain and develop their knowledge by undertaking at least 35 hours of CPD annually where a minimum of 24 hours must be structured.
The additional 11 hours may be unstructured CPD. Guidance on the training has been published in the CPD Policy Guidelines available on the Authority’s website.’’
Mr. Muthaura added that, “to allow for the accreditation of applicable programmes and compliance with the CPD requirements by December 2020, the Authority is providing a period of one year and five months for target employees to comply with CPD requirements as from 7th August, 2019. The annual CPD requirement will thereafter apply on an Annual CPD cycle from January 2021’’.
The CMA Chief Executive observed that for Kenya to be competitive and attract local and international investments, developing a highly skilled talent pool for the capital markets is critical to ensure that engagement with investors is consistent and to the highest possible standards.
This is aligned to the Capital Market Master Plan, the ten-year blue print for the Kenyan capital markets industry, and the ambition of the country to become a regional and International Financial Centre.
