Capital Market

SEC Re-Introduces Periodic Renewal of Registration by CMOs, Issues April 30th Deadline for 2021

March 24, 2021/SEC Nigeria The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hereby notifies the general public and Capital Market Operators (CMOs) in particular, of the reintroduction of the periodic renewal of registration by Capital Market Operators. The reintroduction of renewal of registration is premised on the need: to have a reliable […]

SEC Releases Guidance on the Implementation of Sections 60 – 63 of the ISA 2007

March 8, 2021/SEC Nigeria The global corporate scandals that occurred in 2001 were linked to weaknesses in financial reporting and accounting practices. In response, several jurisdictions enacted legislations to enhance transparency and uphold the integrity of financial markets. As part of the efforts to reform corporate financial reporting in Nigeria, the […]

SEC Records Significant Master Plan Achievements

March 7, 2021/SEC Nigeria The Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that it has recorded significant traction and successes in achieving some key Master Plan objectives such as full Dematerialization of Share Certificates, recapitalization of Capital Market Operators, launch of National Investor Protection Fund, new Corporate Governance Scorecard for public […]