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Nigerian Equities Market Halts Bearish Trend as Benchmark Index Gain +1.11%

February 14, 2018/InvestmentOne Report The Nigerian equities market reversed on its previous losses to close up by +1.11% in today’s trading session.  Market breadth index closed positive as 25 stocks gained against 19 stocks that declined.  SKYEBANK (+10.00%) topped the gainers’ chart while FIRSTALUM (-9.09%) was the worst performer.  The […]

Intraday Update: Nigerian Bourse Heads North, as Benchmark Index Gains +0.40%

February 14, 2018/InvestmentOne Research ASI as at 12.00pm: +0.40%.  Market movers: FBNH (+5.00%), INTBREW (+4.00%), FIRSTALU (-9.09%), PRESTIGE (-7.69%). Sector Performances: Banking (+0.72%), Consumer Goods (+0.29%), Oil & Gas (-0.01%), Industrial (-0.01%).  Market activity: In today’s early trade, while total volume declined by c. -17%, total value rose by c. […]

IOSCO consults on proposed policy measures to protect investors of OTC leveraged products

February 13, 2018/IOSCO The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued today a consultation report proposing policy measures for its members to consider when addressing the risks arising from the offer and sale of OTC leveraged products to retail clients. The Report on Retail OTC Leveraged Products identifies various […]