NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 – The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a license to Ingot Africa Limited to operate as a non-dealing Online Foreign Exchange Trading broker.
This approval brings the number of licensed online forex trading brokers to eight.
The CMA Chief Executive Officer Wyckliffe Shamiah encouraged Kenyans interested in online forex trading to participate through licensed online forex trading brokers only to ensure they are protected.
“We continue to grow the pool of licensed entities due to the growing interest in online forex trading,” said Shamiah.
Firms licensed as non-dealing online foreign exchange brokers act as a link between the online foreign exchange market and a client in return for a commission or markup in spreads.
The licensees do not engage in market-making activities (buying and selling of foreign currencies).
They provide their clients with access to trading platforms, enabling them to trade from anywhere and at any time using their electronic devices.
Online foreign exchange trading platforms give access to global markets and an opportunity for clients to educate themselves on the global financial markets.
Non-dealing online forex brokers do not offer client advice or trade on behalf of their clients.
