A Guide to Licensed Investment Banks in Kenya
Investment banks play a pivotal role in Kenya’s financial sector. These institutions, which are non-deposit-taking, provide specialized services to businesses, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Their roles range from helping organizations raise capital to managing wealth and facilitating mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring processes.
In Kenya, investment banks are licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), which ensures that these institutions operate in compliance with financial regulations to protect investors and the broader economy.
There are 17 licensed investment banks operating in the country. Below is the updated list of these institutions, along with their head office locations and contact information for easy reference.
List of Licensed Investment Banks in Kenya
- ABSA Securities Limited
- Location: Absa Plaza, Loita Street, Nairobi
- Contact: 020 2241270
- Dyer and Blair Investment Bank Limited
- Location: 7th Floor, Goodman Tower, Off Waiyaki Way
- Phone: 0709 930 000
- Equity Investment Bank Limited
- Location: Equity Centre, Hospital Road, Upper Hill
- Contacts: 0711 026000 / 0732 112030
- Faida Investment Bank Limited
- Location: Crawford Business Park, State House Road
- Phone: 020 7606026
- Genghis Capital Limited
- Location: Purshottam Place, 1st Floor, Westlands Road
- Contacts: 0730 145 000 / 0709 185 000
- KCB Investment Bank Limited(formerly KCB Capital Limited)
- Location: Kencom House, 2nd Floor, Wing B
- Contacts: 020 2287000 / 0732 187000 / 0711 087000
- Renaissance Capital (Kenya) Limited
- Location: 10th Floor, Pramukh Tower, Westlands
- Phone: 020 368 2000
- NCBA Investment Bank Limited
- Location: NCBA Annex, 3rd Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill
- Contacts: 0711 056444 / 0732 156444
- SBG Securities Limited
- Location: Stanbic Bank Centre, 2nd Floor, Westlands Road
- Contacts: 020 363 8080 / 0704 441 441
- Standard Investment Bank Limited
- Location: JKUAT Building, 16th Floor, Kenyatta Avenue
- Contacts: 020 2277 000 / 0777 333 000
- Sterling Capital Limited
- Location: Barclays Plaza, 11th Floor, Loita Street
- Contacts: 020 2213914 / 0723 153219
- Dry Associates Investment Bank
- Location: Dry Associates House, Brookside Grove, Westlands
- Contacts: 020 4450520 / 0705 799971
- Salaam Investment Bank Kenya Limited
- Location: Britam Tower, 19th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill
- Phone: 0711 116006
- Gulfcap Investment Bank Limited
- Location: Geminia Insurance Plaza, 1st Floor, Upper Hill
- Contacts: 020 2740000 / 0711 075000
- Pergamon Financial Services Limited
- Location: Delta Chambers, 4th Floor, Waiyaki Way
- Phone: 0709 227100
- Investcent Investment Bank Limited
- Location: 6th Floor, The Address, Muthangari Drive
- Email: [email protected]
- Capital A Investment Bank Limited(formerly Securities Africa Kenya Limited)
- Location: Mayfair Suites, 4th Floor, Parklands Road
- Phone: 0202 055525
- Email: [email protected]
Who Regulates Investment Banks in Kenya?
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is the official regulatory body overseeing investment banks and related institutions in Kenya. They ensure compliance, transparency, and investor protection within capital markets.
CMA Kenya Contact Information:
- Head Office: Embankment Plaza, 3rd Floor, Longonot Road, off Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upper Hill, Nairobi
- Phone Numbers: +254 722 207767 / +254 20 2264000
- Email: [email protected]
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re an investor looking for professional financial advice or a company planning to raise capital through the markets, working with a licensed investment bank in Kenya ensures regulatory compliance and experienced guidance. Always confirm the firm’s registration with CMA to avoid unregulated entities.
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