The Uganda Securities Exchange is Uganda’s stock market. There are six publicly listed Ugandan companies and three Kenyan companies cross-listed from the Nairobi Stock Exchange. 

Trading at the Exchange is undertaken by broker-dealer Members who buy and sell shares on behalf of clients.   As of January, 2008 the trading floor is open three days per week: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  The public gallery is also open during this time.  The gallery is located on the 2nd floor of Worker's house, Plot 1 Pilkington Road, Kampala.

Crested Stocks and Securities became a member of the USE in 2008.

Uganda's Capital Markets Authority regulates the securities market and its participants, including licensing of the stock exchange, broker-dealers, and investment advisors. 

CMA's mission also includes promoting the development and efficiency of Uganda’s capital markets, as well as protecting investors. 

The public is requested to report any activities of unlicensed persons or any complaints against licensed persons to the CMA Hotline 031 264 951 (Weekdays 8:30am to 5:00pm).  CMA's offices are located on the 8th floor of Jubilee Insurance Center, 14 Parliament Avenue, Kampala.

Read the CMA Public Notice from 31 March, 2008.

Crested Stocks and Securities is a licensed investment advisor and broker/dealer.

Uganda’s central bank is responsible for the country’s monetary policy. Among other items, this involves promoting price stability, regulating the banking sector and maintaining a sound financial system.

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is charged with managing and controlling Uganda’s public finances. This includes preparing the national budget, and implementing the government’s fiscal policy.