14/10/2026
At the Nigeria-Asia Financial Connectivity Dialogue in Singapore, Zeal Akaraiwe, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FMDQ Group, highlighted the importance of building on recent market reforms to unlock new opportunities for growth.
He emphasised the need to deepen Nigeria’s hedging market through instruments such as forwards, cross-currency swaps and options, equipping businesses and investors with better tools to manage financial risks.
His message was clear: market stability should be a foundation for innovation, not a reason for stagnation.
Convened by the Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with J.P. Morgan, NGX Group and FMDQ Group, the Dialogue reinforced the importance of stronger market infrastructure, product innovation and international connectivity in attracting and sustaining long-term capital.
At FMDQ Group, we remain committed to advancing the solutions and infrastructure that move Nigeria’s financial markets forward.