SEC DG to discuss capital market’s wealth-building role at summit

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr Emomotimi Agama, will headline the 13th annual conference of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars, slated for November 9, 2024.

This is contained in a statement signed by the President/Chairman of Council, Mr Oluseyi Owoturo, on Saturday in Lagos.

Owoturo said Agama, the keynote speaker, would speak on the conference theme: ‘Enhancing Financial Stability in the Nigerian Economy: Strategic Role of the Capital Market in Wealth Creation.’

According to Owoturo, also scheduled to speak at the event is economist and the Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, Dr Ayodele Teriba, who will speak on the topic ‘Balancing Innovation and Regulation for Financial Stability in an Era of Market Transformation’ and the Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited, Jude Chiemeka, who will speak on the topic ‘Restoring Confidence in the Capital Market: The Strategic Role of Registrars’.

He said the need for a comprehensive assessment of the current national economic landscape, identifying key challenges facing financial stability, and proposing policy recommendations and actionable policy measures with a view to enhancing financial stability would form the key objectives of the ICMR conference and investiture of fellows.

He added that the conference would highlight the importance of the capital market for providing funds for business and government.

He noted that funding was crucial for innovation, job creation and economic development.

“The final highlight of the day will be the investiture of fellows and the induction ceremony of new members,” he said.

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