The implementation of the Investments and Securities Act 2025, enhanced investor sensitization as well as other issues are expected to top discussions at the First Quarter Capital Market Committee Meeting.
The meeting, which would hold in Lagos on Monday May 19 at the Federal Palace Hotel Victoria Island, 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 in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to the SEC, “The meeting 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.
“The meeting would 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 said the meeting would 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.
Strictly by invitation, attendance at both the CMC meeting and the press briefing scheduled for the following day, May 20, 2025, is mandatory for participants who should be seated by 9:45 am. The press interface is scheduled to further engage with media members and disseminate information from the meeting.
“The usual interface with members of the Press will be held the following day Tuesday, 20th May 2025 at the Commission’s Zonal Office in Victoria Island, Lagos. Attendance at both events is strictly by invitation. All invited participants are expected to be seated by 9:45 am,” it stated.
