Tag: Stockbroking Firms

NSE slams N17m fines on 5 stockbroking firms in 2013

In line with its resolve of returning sanity to the equity market, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, said it fined five stockbroking firms the sum of N17 million in 2013 for contravening various rules and regulation guiding operation in the market. The stockbroking firms involved are Calyx Securities Ltd, Apel […]

SEC Plans Independent Director for Broking Firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to introduce independent directors to the boards of stockbroking firms as part of efforts to strengthen corporate governance among broking firms and restore investor confidence in the market. Currently, listed companies are required to have independent directors on their board, who are […]

Market Makers Set to Commence Operations

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has said market makers appointed  about three months ago will begin operations any moment from now  as issues delaying their commencement  are being  sorted out. The Chief Executive Officer of NSE, Mr. Oscar Onyema, disclosed  this while responding to THISDAY’s enquiries on the delay in […]