Rwanda Regulation

Parliament of Rwanda

REGULATION N°03 ON CAPITAL MARKETS (CROSS BORDER INTRODUCTIONS), 2012

This article says the Capital Market Authority issues the following provisions and that they are made pursuant to Law N° 40/2011, especially Article 64. This article defines key terms used in the…

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“This article says the Capital Market Authority issues the following provisions and that they are made pursuant to Law N° 40/2011, especially Article 64.”

This article says the Capital Market Authority issues the following provisions and that they are made pursuant to Law N° 40/2011, especially Article 64. This article defines key terms used in the rules on capital markets, including recognized stock exchange, eligible applicant, information memorandum, introduction, primary exchange, primary jurisdiction, and primary regulator. Applications under these rules must be accompanied by specified documents, including an information memorandum and several no-objection letters; cross-listing applications must be made to the CEO of RSE by a sponsoring licensed dealing member. An applicant seeking approval for a securities cross listing must satisfy the requirements set out in the capital markets regulations on public offers and securities issues. No cross-listing fee may be charged; annual listing and additional-security fees follow the ordinary Rwanda Stock Exchange rules.

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This article says the Capital Market Authority issues the following provisions and that they are made pursuant to Law N° 40/2011, especially Article 64.

Section 74

Inyandiko zigomba gutangwa

Applications under these rules must be accompanied by specified documents, including an information memorandum and several no-objection letters; cross-listing applications must be made to the CEO of RSE by a sponsoring licensed dealing member.

Section 3

Amafaranga yakwa kugira

No cross-listing fee may be charged; annual listing and additional-security fees follow the ordinary Rwanda Stock Exchange rules.

Section 4

Ubucuruzi bw’ibicuruzwa

Cross-listed securities transactions in Rwanda must follow the rules on clearing, settlement, and custody set by RSE and CSD.

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Disposition abrogatoire

This article repeals any earlier regulatory rules that conflict with this regulation.

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§ 74;Interpretation

This article says the Capital Market Authority issues the following provisions and that they are made pursuant to Law N° 40/2011, especially Article 64.

Article 74; Gishingiye ku Itegeko N° 40/2011 ryo kuwa 20/09/2011 Ibigega byishoramari ry‟Abishyize hamwe cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo iya 64; rigenga Ikigo gishinzwe Isoko ry‟Imari n‟Imigabane kitwa mu „‟IKIGO‟‟gitegetse: zikurikira ngingo Pursuant to the Law N° 40/2011 of 20/09/2011 regulating the Collective Investment Schemes especially in its Article 64; The Capital Market Authority hereinafter referred to as the “AUTHORITY”, decrees: CHAPTER I: DEFINITIONS UMUTWE WA MBERE: IBISOBANURO BY’AMAGAMBO
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§ 1DefinitionsInterpretation

This article defines key terms used in the rules on capital markets, including recognized stock exchange, eligible applicant, information memorandum, introduction, primary exchange, primary jurisdiction, and primary regulator.

Article 1: Definitions 4 Vu la Loi N° 11/2011 du 18/05/2011 portant creation de l‟Offfice des Marche des Capitaux, spécialement en ses articles 3, et 4; Vu la Loi N°01/2011 du 10/02/2011 portant regulation du marche des Capitaux au Rwanda ; Vu la Loi N° 40/2011 du 20/09/2011 portant regulations des fonds d‟investissement collecif au Rwanda ; Marchés de Capitaux, Le „‟L‟OFFICE‟‟, édicte: dénommée CHAPITRE PREMIER : DEFINITIONS Article 1 : Définitions Aux fins des présents règlements, les termes repris ci-après ont les significations suivantes: Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 Ingingo ya 1 : Ibisobanuro by’amagambo In these Rules the following words shall have the meanings thereby assigned; Muri aya Mabwiriza, amagambo akurikira afite ibisobanuro bikurikira: “A recognized stock exchange” means a stock exchange approved under Capital Markets legislation in any jurisdiction. «Une bourse de titres reconnue» désigne une bourse de titres approuvée en vertu de la Loi régissant les marchés des capitaux dans n‟importe quel ressort. ryemewe” “Isoko ry’ibicuruzwa ku isoko ry’imari n’imigabane isoko ry‟ibicuruzwa ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane ryemewe hakurikijwe amategeko agenga amasoko y‟imari n‟imigabane hatitawe ku hantu iryo soko ryaba riri. bivuga “Itegeko” bivuga Itegeko N°01/2011 ryo kuwa 10/02/2011 ry‟imari n‟imigabane mu Rwanda; rigenga isoko «Loi» désigne la Loi N°01/2011 du 10/02/2011 Portant regulation du marche des Capitaux au Rwanda; “Act” means the Law N°01/2011 of 10/02/2011 regulating the Capital market in Rwanda ; «L’OFFICE» désigne l‟Autorité du marché des capitaux; «Ikigo» bivuga Ikigo cya Leta gishinzwe ibijyanye n‟isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane mu Rwanda; “Authority” means Authority. the Capital Market “Usaba wujuje ibisabwa”bivuga sosiyete yujuje ibisabwa mu kwemererwa bivugwa mu mabwriza arebana no gushyira ibicuruzwa ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane.. “Eligible applicant” means a body corporate, which satisfies the criteria for eligibility specified in the regulations on capital markets Public offer and issue of Securities 5 «Requérant éligible» désigne une personne morale, qui satisfait aux critères d'éligibilité spécifiée dans les règlements sur les marchés financiers offre publique et l'émission de valeurs mobilières. « Note d’information » désigne un document accompagnant une demande d‟approbation les d‟une introduction, contenant et Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 “Information Memorandum” means a document accompanying an application for approval of an Introduction, and containing the information outlined in Article 2. renseignements décrits à l‟article 2. «Introduction» désigne la cotation des titres, qui sont déjà coté sur une bourse de titres relevant d‟un autre ressort ; ndangabikorwa” “Inyandiko inyandiko kwemererwa gushyira ku ikubiyemo amakuru avugwa mu ngingo ya 2. bivuga bwo imigabne ubusabe isoko iherekeza isoko” bivuga “Gushyira ku bivuga kwemera ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane igihe ibyo bicuruzwa bisanzwe byemewe ku rindi soko ry‟ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane riri ahandi; “Introduction” means the listing of securities, which are already listed and trading on a stock exchange jurisdiction; in another «Bourse principale» désigne une bourse de titres relevant de la juridiction où les actions du requérant ont été initialement cotées; «Isoko ry’ibanze ry’ibicuruzwa» bivuga isoko ry‟ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari bwa mbere ryemereweho n‟imigabane imigabane y‟usaba; “Primary the exchange in the jurisdiction where the exchange” means stock «Juridiction la principale» juridiction dans laquelle le requérant a fait initialement coter ses titres en bourse de titres; désigne applicant‟s shares were first listed; « agace k’ubucuruzi k’ibanze» bivuga agace k‟ubucuruzi k‟aho ibicuruzwa by‟usaba byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane byemerewe bwa mbere ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane; «Umugenzuzi w’ibanze» bivuga umugenzuzi ry‟imari w‟ibicuruzwa ibicuruzwa n‟imigabane ukorera mu gace isoko byo ku “Primary jurisdiction” means the jurisdiction in which the applicant first listed its securities on a stock exchange; «Régulateur principal» désigne le régulateur des titres dans la juridiction principale. Tout mot, terme ou expression utilisé dans les 6 Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 byabanje gushyirirwa ku isoko; “Primary regulator” means the securities regulator in the primary Jurisdiction. présents Règlements et qui a été défini dans la Loi, garde la signification qui lui est donnée dans la Loi. Ijambo cyangwa urwunge rw‟amagambo byakoreshejwe muri aya Mabwiriza kandi akaba yarasobanuwe mu Itegeko afite inyito isa n‟iyo yahawe mu Itegeko. 2: Ibisabwa kugira ngo ingingo ya ry’imari ibicuruzwa isoko byo iki n’iki n’imigabane ryo mu gihugu byemerwe ku isoko ryo mu Rwanda ku Usaba kwemererwa gushyira ku isoko ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane agomba kuzuza ibyangombwa biteganywa mu mabwirza agenga ishyira ry‟ibicuruzwa ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane.
§ 3Inyandiko zigomba gutangwaProvision

Applications under these rules must be accompanied by specified documents, including an information memorandum and several no-objection letters; cross-listing applications must be made to the CEO of RSE by a sponsoring licensed dealing member.

Ingingo ya 3: Inyandiko zigomba gutangwa Ubusabe butanzwe hakurikijwe aya Mabwiriza bugomba guherekezwa n‟inyandiko zikurikira: Any word, term or expression used in these Rules, and which has been defined in the Act, has the meaning assigned to it by the Act. Article 3: Documents to be submitted 7 Article 3: Documents à soumettre Une demande adressée en vertu des présents Règlements doit être accompagnée par : (a) une Note d‟information; (b) Une lettre de «non objection» délivrée par régulateur principal du requérant; Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 (b) Ibaruwa usaba yahawe n‟umugenzuzi w‟ibaze w‟aho akorera igaragazako nta nzitizi imubuza gusaba An application under these rules shall be accompanied by: (c) une lettre de «non objection» délivrée par la bourse principale du requérant; (c) Ibaruwa ry‟ibanze akorera imubuza gusaba usaba yahawe ry‟ibicuruzwa igaragazako nta n‟isoko ry‟aho nzitizi (a) an Information Memorandum; cyangwa ikorerwa (d) iyo usaba ari banki cyangwa sosiyete se indi y‟ubwishingizi igenzura, sosiyete yose ibaruwa usaba hagomba gutangwa yahawe n‟ikigo ngenzuramikorere kibifitiye ububasha igaragazako nta nzitizi imubuza gusaba; (e) Inyandiko igaragaza inama itangwa n‟umwavoka ukorera mu Rwanda cyangwa se undi mwavoka uwo ari we wese wo mu karere k‟Afurika y‟iburasirazuba ufite uwo bakorana mu Rwanda; (f) Ubusabe bwo kugira ngo ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane ryo mu gihugu iki n‟iki byemerwe ku ryo mu Rwanda bugomba isoko gushyikirizwa Umuyobozi Mukuru w‟Isoko isoko ry‟ibicuruzwa ku ry‟imari n‟imigabane mu Rwanda butanzwe n‟uwunganira amasosiyete mu kuyafasha kuzuza ibyangombwa bituma ashobora kubona amafaranga (b) a letter of “No Objection” from the applicant‟s primary regulator; (c) a letter of “No Objection” from the applicant‟s primary exchange; (d) lorsque le requérant est une banque ou une compagnie d‟assurance ou tout autre personne morale soumise à la réglementation, une lettre de «non objection» de l‟autorité de régulation compétente, et (d) in the case where the applicant is a bank or an insurance company or any other regulated corporate body, a letter of “No Objection” from the relevant regulatory authority; and (e) un avis juridique par un avocat exerçant au Rwanda ou de tout autre avocat exerçant dans l‟EAC mais ayant un affilié au Rwanda ; (e) a legal Opinion by an Advocate practicing in Rwanda or any EAC Advocate in Rwanda; that has an affiliate (f) Une demande de double cotation des titres sur la Bourse des titres au Rwanda (RSE) doit être adressée au Directeur Général de la RSE par un membre autorisé agissant comme sponsor opérant sur le marché de la RSE. 8 Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 (f) An application for cross listing of securities at the RSE shall be made to the CEO of RSE by a sponsoring Licensed Dealing Member of the RSE Market. ku isoko ryimari n‟imigabane kandi ukora akazi ko kugura no kugurisha ku giti cye ibicuruzwa ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane ukorana n‟isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane mu Rwanda. Ikigo gishobora gusaba utanga ubusabe gutanga andi makuru ayo ari yo yose cyangwa iyindi nyandiko iyo ari yo yose kibonako ari ngombwa mu rwego rw‟ubusabe bwo kwinjiza ku isoko ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane. ndangabikorwa Inyandiko ntishobora gukwirakwizwa gutangazwa hatubahirijwe amabwiriza yerekeye inyandiko ihamagarira rubanda kugura ibicuruzwa ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane. cyangwa .
§ 2Eligibility criteria for cross listingProvision

An applicant seeking approval for a securities cross listing must satisfy the requirements set out in the capital markets regulations on public offers and securities issues.

Article 2. Eligibility criteria for cross listing of securities for the approval of an An applicant Introduction shall meet requirements specified in the regulations on capital markets Public offer and issue of Securities. the (a) Inyandiko ndangabikorwa; Article 2. Critère d’éligibilité pour la double cotation des titres Un requérant qui demande l‟approbation d‟une Introduction satisfaire aux exigences précisées dans les règlements sur les marchés des capitaux offre publique et l'émission de valeurs mobilières.
§ 4Amafaranga yakwa kugiraProvision

No cross-listing fee may be charged; annual listing and additional-security fees follow the ordinary Rwanda Stock Exchange rules.

Ingingo ya 4: Amafaranga yakwa kugira isoko ry’imari ibicuruzwa byo ku ngo n’imigabane ryo mu gihugu iki n’iki byemerwe ku isoko ryo mu Rwanda 1. Nta mafaranga yakwa kugira ngo ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane ryo mu gihugu iki n‟iki byemerwe ku isoko ryo mu Rwanda 2. Amafaranga yakwa buri mwaka ku L‟Autorité peut, si elle le juge nécessaire, demander à un requérant de fournir des documents renseignements supplémentaires dans le cadre de la demande pour une Introduction. des ou Une Note d‟information ne peut être publiée aux ou distribuée règlements relatifs au prospectus. conformer sans se such The Authority may require an applicant to furnish or further documentation, as the Authority may deem necessary for purposes of the application for an Introduction. information Article 4. Frais de la double cotation 9 Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 An Information Memorandum shall not be published or distributed without compliance with regulations related to the prospectus. . Article 4. Cross Listing Fee isoko ry‟imari bicuruzwa byo ku n‟imigabane ryo mu gihugu iki n‟iki byemerewe ku isoko ryo mu Rwanda ni amafaranga y‟ubwemererwe ku isoko asanzwe yakwa avugwa mu Mabwiriza agenga ry‟imari n‟imigabane mu Rwanda. Isoko 3. Amafaranga asabwa kugira ngo ibicuruzwa by‟inyongera bya sosiyete ivuye mu kindi gihugu byemererwe ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane mu Rwanda ni amafaranga asanzwe yakwa ku kwemerera ibicuruzwa by‟inyongera ku isoko avugwa mu Mabwiriza agenga ry‟imari n‟imigabane mu Rwanda. Isoko UMUTWE WA II: INGINGO ZISOZA 5: Ingingo ya Ibisabwa bikomeza kubahirizwa na nyir’ibicuruzwa byemerewe ku isoko ry’imari n’imigabane 1. No Cross Listing fee shall be charged. 1. Aucun frais d'inscription de la double cotation sont à la charge. 2. Les frais de cotation annuelle sont des frais de cotation ordinaires prévus par les Règlements régissant la Bourse de titres du Rwanda ; 3. Les nouveaux titres supplémentaires d‟une une société inter-cotée (titres) sont les frais de cotation ordinaires applicables aux titres supplémentaires tels que prévus par les Règlements régissant titres du la Bourse de Rwanda. Sosiyete isanzwe ifite ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane ryo mu kindi gihugu byemerewe ku isoko ryo mu Rwanda igomba kubahiriza ibisabwa bikomeza kubahirizwa na nyir‟ibicuruzwa byemerewe ku isoko ry‟imari byagenwe n‟Isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane 2. Annual Listing fee shall be the normal listing fees as provided by the Rwanda Stock Exchange Rules; CHAPITRE II: DISPOSITIONS FINALES
§ 5Exigences qu’il faut continuer deProvision

A cross listed company must keep meeting all continuing listing requirements of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) market.

Article 5. Exigences qu’il faut continuer de respecter dans la cotation 10 n‟imigabane mu Rwanda. Article 5. Continuing Listing Requirements A cross listed company shall comply with all the continuing listing requirements of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) market. 11 Une société inter-cotée doit continuer de respecter les exigences de cotation du marché de la Bourse des titres du Rwanda (RSE).
§ 6Ubucuruzi bw’ibicuruzwaProvision

Cross-listed securities transactions in Rwanda must follow the rules on clearing, settlement, and custody set by RSE and CSD.

Ingingo ya 6. Ubucuruzi bw’ibicuruzwa ry’imari n’imigabane byo ku byemerewe ku yandi masoko y’imigbane menshi yo mu bindi bihugu isoko isoko Ubucuruzi bw‟ibicuruzwa byo ku isoko ry‟imari n‟imigabane bwo mubindi bihugu ryo mu Rwanda bwemerewe ku bugomba gukorwa hakurikijwe amabwiriza agenga ubucuruzi, ihwanyabwishyu cyangwa iyishyurana ndetse n‟imicungire yashyizweho n‟Isoko ry‟imari n‟Imigabane mu Rwanda n‟Urwego inyandiko rushinzwe gucunga z‟agaciro (CSD). Ingingo ya zinyuranye n’aya mabwiriza 7: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo Ingingo zose z‟abambwiriza zibanziriza aya mabwiriza kandi zinyuranyije nayo zikuweho. Article 6. Transactions sur des titres inter- cotés la négociation, à Les transactions sur des titres inter- cotés doivent être soumises aux Règlements relatifs à la compensation, au règlement et au dépôt établis par la Bourse des titres du Rwanda (RSE) et le Dépositaire Central de Titres (CSD). Aya mabwiriza atangira gukurikizwa ku munsi atangarijweho mu lLeta ya Repubulika y‟uRwanda. Igazetti ya Kigali kuwa 06/06/2012 (sé) Mark RUGENERA, Umuyobozi w’Inama y’Ubutegetsi (sé) Robert C. Mathu, Umuyobozi Mukuru Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 Article 6. Transactions in Cross Listed Securities Toutes les dispositions antérieures contraires aux présents Règlement sont abrogées.
§ 8Igihe aya mabwiriza atangiraCommencement

This regulation starts when it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.

Ingingo ya 8: Igihe aya mabwiriza atangira gukurikizwa Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 3. New additional securities by a cross- listed company (securities) shall be the normal listing fees for additional securities as provided by the Rwanda Stock Exchange Rules. CHAPTER II: FINAL PROVISIONS Article 8: Entrée en vigueur Transactions in cross listed securities shall be subject to the Trading, Clearing, Settlement and Depository Rules of the Rwanda Stock (RSE) and Central Securities Exchange Depository (CSD). Les présents Règlement entrent en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, le 06/06/2012 (sé) Mark RUGENERA, Article 8: Commencement This regulation shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. Kigali, on 06/06/2012 (sé) Mark RUGENERA, Chairman, Board of Directors (sé) Robert C. Mathu, Executive Director 13
§ 7Disposition abrogatoireRepeal

This article repeals any earlier regulatory rules that conflict with this regulation.

Article 7. Disposition abrogatoire Article 7. Repealing inconsistent provisions Président du Conseil d’Administration (sé) 12 Official Gazette n° 27bis of 02/07/2012 All prior regulatory provisions contrary to this regulation are hereby repealed. Robert C. Mathu, Directeur Général

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