The Capital Market Authority (CMA) in partnership with the Ministry of Sports hosted a capital market awareness session for stakeholders in the sports sector, with special focus on athletes as current and prospective investors.
The session focused on the importance of the capital markets as a route to disciplined saving, sound financial choices and long-term financial security for athletes.
Hon. Rwego Ngarambe, Minister of State in the Ministry of Sports said athletes require the right financial knowledge to make decisions that can sustain them during their careers and after retirement from active sport.
He said: “Athletes dedicate years of discipline, sacrifice and determination to build their careers. It is equally important that they build their financial future with the same mindset. We encourage athletes to consider saving and investing through Rwanda’s capital market as a practical way to prepare for life beyond competition and to take part in the country’s economic transformation.”
The session comes at a time when Rwanda’s sports sector continues to expand and the financial future of athletes is receiving greater attention. Beyond success in competition, athletes also need the knowledge and tools to protect their income, plan ahead and make use of formal investment opportunities available through Rwanda’s capital market.