Capital market players gather in Abuja for Investor Clinics
Omeiza Bilal
The Securities and Exchange Commission is set to hold investor clinics in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the World Investor Week 2024 from October 7 to 11.
Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama who stated this Wednesday in Abuja, said the clinics will be held in the Commission’s Zonal offices in the aforementioned locations, the Head office in Abuja as well as at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Conference in Abuja.
The SEC DG said the Clinics will afford investors the opportunity of having various issues relating to their participation in the capital market addressed as well as educate intending investors on the workings of the investment climate.
He said it is also an opportunity for investors to attend the investor clinic to resolve issues with their investments, make inquiries, mandate their e-dividend accounts and also directly engage with the capital market players (Stock Brokers, Registrars and Fund Managers).
The WIW is an annual event organized by IOSCO to promote investor education and protection globally. This year, the theme focuses on “Technology and Digital Finance, Crypto Assets, and Sustainable Finance,”highlighting how innovations in finance are reshaping investment opportunities. The week’s activities aim to empower investors with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions in this evolving financial landscape.
Agama said the week’s events provide investors with practical knowledge and insights into key trends like crypto assets and sustainable finance adding that this initiative helps both seasoned and new investors navigate the fast-changing world of finance while promoting informed decision-making.
The SEC DG disclosed that each day of the week is packed with activities designed to inform and engage the investing public, stating that the opening event at FMDQ in Lagos with the ringing of the bell to kick off the week followed by a paper presentation on Technology and the Capital Market.
“On Day 2 there will be a Twitter Space discussion on crypto assets and a webinar by NASD on digital finance while on Day 3 AFEX and other commodities exchanges will host a paper presentation on Sustainable Finance, followed by the ringing of the bell at their exchange.
He said the Abuja clinic will hold at the Commission’s Head office from October 7-11and also at the ICAN conference at Transcorp Hilton Hotel on October 8 and 9 and enjoined investors to attend all sessions with their means of ID, passport sized photograph and evidence of investments.
Agama implored investors to take advantage of the week-long opportunity to resolve every pending investment issues they have and also meet with investment advisers for proper guidance.
