The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a series of investor clinics in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt from October 7 to 11, 2024, as part of the annual World Investor Week (WIW) activities. This year’s theme is “Technology and Digital Finance, Crypto Assets, and Sustainable Finance.”
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the SEC, announced the initiative during a press conference in Abuja. The clinics will take place in the Commission’s zonal offices in the specified cities, at the SEC’s head office in Abuja, and at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Conference hosted at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.
The investor clinics will provide a platform for investors to address various concerns regarding their participation in the capital market. They will also serve to educate potential investors about the investment climate. Dr. Agama emphasized that attendees would have the opportunity to resolve issues with their investments, make inquiries, and mandate their e-dividend accounts while directly engaging with key capital market players, including stock brokers, registrars, and fund managers.
Agama highlighted that the events during WIW will equip both seasoned and new investors with practical knowledge and insights into crucial trends affecting the market. By promoting informed decision-making, the SEC aims to enhance investor confidence and engagement in Nigeria’s capital market.
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.
This initiative helps both seasoned and new investors navigate the fast-changing world of finance while promoting informed decision-making.
