- Focus on New Investment Laws & Investor Protection
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to convene a crucial Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting on May 19, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos.
This highly anticipated Q1 meeting aims to address pressing investment-related issues and unveil strategies aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
What to Expect at the Meeting:
Implementation of the new Investments and Securities Act 2025 Increased investor education and protection initiatives Strategies to grow the capital market sustainably.
According to a statement from the SEC on Monday, the event will bring together top industry stakeholders, including:
- Capital market operators
- Trade groups
- Investment advisers
- Fund & portfolio managers
- Custodians
Agenda Highlights:
- Review of the regulatory environment
- Deliberations on unregistered investment schemes
- Insights on how to attract more local and foreign investments
- Reports from technical committees and market infrastructure observers
- Emerging trends and policy updates
“The meeting will focus on critical issues affecting the market and ensure those concerns are thoroughly addressed,” the SEC emphasized.
Why This Matters:
This meeting is expected to set the tone for how Nigeria’s capital market will evolve in 2025 and beyond. With growing concerns around Ponzi schemes, crypto-related risks, and market efficiency, stakeholders are eager to discuss reforms that can bolster investor confidence and improve transparency.
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