Tanzania Capital Markets

Tanzania Lists First Regional ETF in East Africa: iTrust EAC Large Cap ETF

The Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), in partnership with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) and iTrust Finance Limited, announced the successful launch and listing of the iTrust EAC Large Cap ETF (IEACLC-ETF) on the DSE on 3 February 2026. The fund is the first Regional ETF listed on a stock exchange in East Africa, tracking large-cap equities across EAC exchanges including CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, Vodacom Tanzania, Safaricom, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group, and MTN Uganda, among others.

Capital Markets Quarterly Report Q4 2025 Released

CMSA Tanzania released its Q4 2025 quarterly report covering the capital markets industry for the period ended 31 December 2025. The report highlights growth in total investments, robust activity in primary and secondary markets, and increased investor participation. New product approvals included the EFTA Bond, iTrust EAC Large Cap ETF, Ziada Fund, and a Rights Issue by Mwalimu Commercial Bank PLC.

Extension of the Commencement Date for the Securities Industry Certification Course (SICC) 2026

The Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) has extended the commencement date for the Securities Industry Certification Course (SICC) 2026 from March 2026 to 13 April 2026, following stakeholder requests. Applications must be submitted through the CMSA online portal at portal.cmsa.go.tz by 10 April 2026.