By Yakubu LAAH InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-The Nigeria’s equities market Year-to-Date (YTD) decline has hit 11.09 percent following losses recorded on Tuesday at the end of transaction at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). All-share index (ASI) lost 1.61 percent to close at 36,744.46 points, while market capitalisation dropped by N198.51 million […]

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Global standard-setter for securities regulation, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) on Tuesday unveiled its strategy framework for investors’ education and financial literacy to avoid fraud. The report describes IOSCO’s role in promoting investor education and financial literacy and its strategic approach to both. […]

Nov 3, 2014/Reuters Insurer American International Group (AIG.N) on Monday reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings, bolstered in part by improved performance at core insurance operations. After-tax operating income jumped 23 percent from a year earlier. Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock said the company remains “disciplined in our approach to balancing […]