Investors will soon be able to shield themselves against forex market volatility following an announcement by Nairobi Securities Exchange that it will launch currency futures this year.

CMC Holdings has been de-listed from the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) effective February 11, 2015.

NAIROBI: Local and international investors will be able to trade in derivative contracts at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) starting this year. The bourse yesterday invited proposals for the 12-member committee which will serve as the inaugural board of the Derivatives Market Oversight Committee.

As part of its drive to deepen the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) segment, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the grant of a REIT Trustee license to Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB).