The Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CAMCAN) has announced plans to host its 2024 annual workshop, a pivotal gathering aimed at fostering dialogue and proffering solutions to challenges facing the Nigerian capital market and the broader economy.
The workshop, themed “Banks’ Recapitalisation: Bridging the Gap Between Investors and Issuers in the Nigerian Capital Market,” is scheduled to take place on December 7 and 8, 2024, at Orchid Hotels, Ajah, Lagos.
The theme of the workshop highlights the critical need for collaborative efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s financial ecosystem amidst ongoing economic headwinds.
According to CAMCAN, the workshop seeks to bridge the understanding gap between investors and issuers, a cornerstone for sustainable growth in the capital market, as the banking sector navigates regulatory pressures, economic uncertainties, and evolving market demands.
The association noted that the theme reflects the strategic importance of banks in driving economic development and their significant role within the capital market.
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, will be the special guest of honor at the workshop.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Umaru Kwairanga, will chair the workshop, while the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Cowry Asset Management, Johnson Chukwu, will be the guest speaker.
Other notable guests expected at the workshop include the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group, Temi Popoola, and the Chief Executive Officer of FMDQ Group Plc, Bola Onadele.
The workshop will feature a panel discussion from representatives of regulatory organizations and operators in the capital market, who will bring insightful perspectives to the guest speaker’s presentation.
Over the years, CAMCAN has consistently championed initiatives to advance the Nigerian capital market through research, advocacy, and dialogue.
The 2024 workshop underscores its commitment to addressing pressing economic issues and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders.
As the Nigerian economy seeks pathways to stability and growth, the workshop’s outcomes are expected to provide actionable insights, shape policies and strategies for a stronger financial system, and a more vibrant capital market.
The FMDQ Group Plc will be leading other sponsors to the workshop. Other sponsors include Oando Plc, NGX Group, Securities and Exchange Commission, Seplat Energy, Central Securities Clearing System, United Bank for Africa, Zenith Bank, the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System, GTCO, Access Corporation, FBN Holdings, Union Bank, United Capital, FCMB, Fidelity Bank, and Nestle Nigeria, among others.
The 2024 CAMCAN workshop is expected to attract over 200 participants, including regulators, financial experts, bank executives, capital market operators, and policy stakeholders.
The workshop will provide a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions, share insights, and proffer solutions to challenges facing the Nigerian capital market and the broader economy.
As the Nigerian economy continues to navigate the complexities of the global economic landscape, the 2024 CAMCAN workshop is expected to play a critical role in shaping the country’s financial future.
The 2024 CAMCAN workshop is a significant event that promises to bring together key stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market and the broader economy.
The workshop’s outcomes are expected to provide actionable insights, shape policies and strategies for a stronger financial system, and a more vibrant capital market.
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