New CMA rules leave online investors exposed to risks

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) CEO Wyckliffe Shamiah at a past event. FILE PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG

Investors who lose funds through online investment portals or crowdfunding will not be entitled to claim damages from the state-run compensation fund in new regulations released by Treasury.

The new Capital Markets rules will require investors to sign a risk disclaimer absolving authorities of the risk carried under crowdfunding- the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to finance a business venture.

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