When stakeholders of the Nigerian capital market gather on Monday, May 19 for the Q1 Capital Market Committee meeting in Lagos, the focus will be on implementation of the Investments and Securities Act 2025, enhanced investor sensitization, among other issues.
The meeting, according to a statement by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), also aims to develop strategies for enhancing the capital market’s role in driving economic growth and development through initiatives that attract investments, improve market efficiency, and safeguard investor interests.
The meeting, the SEC said, “will bring together key stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market to discuss the ISA 2025 as it relates to the industry’s current landscape, regulatory framework, and strategies for future growth. Participants will exchange ideas and reaffirm their commitment to fostering a robust investment climate characterised by innovation, sustainability, and investor protection.”
It would also “focus on critical issues affecting the market and ensure that those concerns were thoroughly addressed. To inform its deliberations, the committee will review reports from technical committees, market infrastructures, and industry observers. Emerging market trends will also be a focal point of discussion.”
The commission expects that participants will also deliberate on strategies to further educated and enlighten Nigerians on the activities of unregistered schemes as well as products available in the capital market.
The CMC is an industry-wide body comprising the SEC, capital market operators, trade groups, and other stakeholders.
It serves as a pivotal platform for dialogue, facilitates the exchange of ideas, addresses key issues impacting market growth and organisation, and collaborates on shaping the market’s future.
The committee was established primarily as a means for stakeholders to exchange ideas and provide feedback to the SEC, aiding in the continuous improvement of market operations and regulatory frameworks.
The meeting is expected to draw CEOs from all registered capital market firms, including brokers/dealers, investment advisers, custodians, fund/portfolio managers, and more.
