CMA admits seven firms into innovation segment Summary The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has admitted seven firms into an innovation hub where they will test new products for possible rollout in the local capital markets. A regulatory sandbox is a safe space in which innovators can test new products and services in a normal environment without the risk of consequences from regulators like the CMA. It is usually availed to businesses to experiment with new fintech solutions with relaxed regulatory requirements. Tuesday May 18 2021 By ELIZABETH KIVUVA Summary The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has admitted seven firms into an innovation hub where they will test new products for possible rollout in the local capital markets.