FCMB Capital Leads FMDQ Sponsors With N1.53trn Deals In 2025

FCMB Capital Markets Limited, the investment banking arm of FCMB Group Plc, raised N1.53 trillion in corporate debt capital through bond listings and commercial paper quotations on FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited in 2025 and ranked first on the exchange’s Fixed Income Primary Markets Sponsors’ League Table for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The exchange’s report shows FCMB Capital Markets led overall sponsor contributions across the bond listings and commercial paper quotation markets during the year.

In the bond market, the firm accounted for 11.66 per cent of total listings, for the top spot. In the commercial paper market, FCMB Capital Markets achieved the highest share of quotations at 7.68 per cent, outpacing other registration members in that segment.

The exchange reported that 58 registration members participated in listings and 77 in quotations. During the period under review, 47 institutions actively sponsored fixed-income securities listings or quotations, excluding Federal Government securities.

“Our ranking reflects the confidence issuers place in our ability to structure and execute capital market transactions,” said Femi Badeji, Executive Director, Coverage and Investment Banking at FCMB Group Plc. “Mobilising more than N1 trillion in a single year demonstrates the depth of demand for capital market funding and the role we play in connecting issuers with long-term investors.

The chief executive officer of FCMB Capital Markets Limited, Ikechukwu Omeruah, said the firm remains focused on helping corporates access both long-term and short-term funding through the capital markets.

“Achieving this position reflects the work of our team and the trust of our clients. We remain committed to structuring financing solutions that enable businesses to raise capital efficiently while contributing to the continued development of Nigeria’s fixed-income market,” he said.