FCMB Capital Markets Limited, the investment banking arm of FCMB Group Plc, has promised to continue to contribute to the development of the fixed-income market in Nigeria.
The company gave this assurance while reacting to its top position on the Fixed Income Primary Markets Sponsors’ League Table of the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited in 2025.
The company facilitated the raising of N1.53 trillion in corporate debt capital through bond listings and commercial paper quotations on the platform.
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.
“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 Executive Director for Coverage and Investment Banking at FCMB Group, Mr Femi Badeji, said.
The chief executive of FCMB Capital Markets, Mr Ikechukwu Omeruah, on his part, 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.
Over the past five years, FCMB Capital Markets has participated in several debt and equity transactions across sectors, including oil and gas, power, real estate, financial services, consumer goods and telecommunications.
