The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established pursuant to section 3 of the repealed Securities Act, Cap 354 of the Laws of Zambia and its existence has been continued under the new Securities Act, No. 41 of 2016. The Commission’s mandate is to ensure that investors in the Zambian capital markets, both local and foreign, are protected. It is also the mandate of the Commission to develop the capital markets. The Commission has to ensure there is a right balance between investor protection and Capital Market Development.
Following the enactment of the 2016 Securities Act, the Commission intends to issue regulations to support the implementation of the Act.
Capital markets, financial markets, securities industry.
Stakeholders are advised to read the draft regulations.
Please contact the Securities and Exchange Commission.