The Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR) said its forthcoming conference will enhance financial stability in the Nigerian economy.
The Institute said that the director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, will headline its 13th annual conference, which will be held on November 9, 2024 in Lagos.
This was stated in a statement signed by the president/chairman of Council, Oluseyi Owoturo, at the weekend 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’.
He said the need for a comprehensive assessment of the current national economic landscape, identify key challenges facing financial stability, propose 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.
Owoturo 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, adding that “the final highlight of the day will be the investiture of fellows and induction ceremony of new members.”
Owoturo said that Dr Ayodele Teriba, the chief executive officer, Economic Associates, would speak on the topic: ‘Balancing Innovation and Regulation for Financial Stability in an Era of Market Transformation’.
He also said that Jude Chiemeka, the chief executive officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited, would speak on the topic ‘Restoring Confidence in the Capital Market: The Strategic Role of Registrars’.
