NGX, Stanbic IBTC To Host Securities Lending Forum

The Nigerian Stock Exchange Limited in collaboration with Stanbic IBTC will host a virtual Securities Lending Forum on September 20th, 2022.

The webinar is in line with the Exchange’s mandate to promote investors in the Nigerian capital markets, enhance secondary market liquidity, and facilitate the mobilization of savings to spur economic growth. Interested participants can register for the free webinar

The Securities forum will bring together investors (both retail and institutional); Pension Funds Administrators; Fund Managers, ETF Issuers, Trading License Holders, Regulators and intermediaries in the Nigerian capital market to understand the securities lending landscape, the product features and benefits of investors and intermediaries as well as the Nigerian capital market ecosystem.

It will provide an overview of the Securities Lending framework in Nigeria; highlight the opportunities and benefits available in Securities Lending; build capacity on Securities lending and its role in creating a more efficient market; enlighten market participants on the operational aspects of securities lending and improve market liquidity by increasing the volume of securities potentially available for trading.

Confirmed speakers at the webinar include, Mr Jude Chiemeka, Divisional Head, Capital Markets, NGX; Babatunde Majiyagbe, CEO, Stanbic IBTC Nominees and Oyelade Eigbe, Executive Director Vetiva Fund Management Limited.