The Securities and Exchange Commission has released its Framework on Banking Sector Capitalisation Programme, 2024. The framework which was released on the Commission’s website Friday serves as a comprehensive guide for Banks/Holding Companies and market participants to navigate the recapitalisation programme effectively. The move is driven by the recent directive […]
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Money Market
Fidelity Bank launches N127.10 billion fundraising to enhance market and international reach
The Managing Director and CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, has announced that the bank’s N127.10 billion capital-raising initiative is poised to strengthen its market position and expand its international presence. Speaking at the “N127.10 billion Public Offer and Rights Issue: Facts Behind the Combined Offer” event held at […]
Money lenders commend FCCPC for tackling unethical practices in digital lending
The Money Lenders Association has lauded the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for its ongoing efforts to regulate the digital lending sector in Nigeria, describing it as a positive development. The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Gbemi Adelekan, in an interview highlighted that the FCCPC’s actions have contributed […]
SEC approves Nigeria’s first naira-denominated private debt fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund, Nigeria’s first Naira-denominated Private Debt Fund. The group in a statement said the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund targets Qualified Institutional Investors (QIIs) and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). Established in May 2024 and sponsored and managed by FCMB […]
Fidelity Bank to raise N127.1 billion from right issue and public offer
Fidelity Bank Plc has concluded all necessary arrangements to raise a total of up to N127.1 billion by way of a Rights Issue to existing shareholders and a Public Offer. The Combined Offer is a part of the Bank’s strategy to increase its share capital base in compliance with […]