Stanbic IBTC, SEC, and PenCom among top winners as FMDQ marks eighth edition of its prestigious industry recognition event…
FMDQ Group Plc has celebrated the 8th edition of its highly respected GOLD Awards, continuing its annual tradition of recognising institutions and individuals that have significantly contributed to the growth and transformation of Nigeria’s financial markets.
In a statement on Monday, the group said the 2025 edition of the awards honoured market stakeholders whose activities advanced the development of FMDQ’s markets between October 2024 and September 2025. Winners were unveiled across the Group’s website, social media channels, and selected media outlets.
According to FMDQ, the awards reaffirm its commitment to recognising excellence across its entire financial market infrastructure value chain—spanning the Exchange, Central Counterparty, Depository, and Private Markets.
Since debuting in 2018, the FMDQ GOLD Awards have grown into one of the most anticipated annual gatherings in Nigeria’s financial calendar, promoting collaboration, innovation, and transparency among market participants.
“Showcasing Market Resilience” — FMDQ Chairman
Chairman of FMDQ Group Plc, Jibril Aku, described the 2025 edition as a reflection of the resilience and innovation within Nigeria’s financial markets.
“The FMDQ GOLD Awards are not just about recognising excellence; they showcase the strength and creativity of our stakeholders,” Aku said. “Despite changing economic conditions, market participants have demonstrated adaptability and impact, proving that Nigeria’s financial markets can drive sustainable transformation and progress.”
Group Chief Operating Officer, Tumi Sekoni, added that the event, presented through a special publication, upholds FMDQ’s long-standing mission of celebrating partners whose commitment continues to enhance market growth, transparency, and resilience.
Rigorous Selection and Distinguished Winners
This year’s awards were presented following a rigorous verification process by Ernst & Young (EY) to ensure transparency and credibility.
A total of 25 awards were presented across five major categories:
- FMDQ Primary Market Awards
- FMDQ Secondary Market Awards
- FMDQ Members’ & Clients’ Choice Awards
- FMDQ Leadership Award
- FMDQ Recognition Award
Two subsidiaries of Stanbic IBTC Group emerged as top winners:
- Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited received the Primary Market Champion Award (Capital Markets Securities Origination), and
- Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited won the Secondary Market Champion Award (Dealing Member of the Year).
The Leadership Award (Capital Market Catalyst) went to the Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for its landmark Investments & Securities Act 2025, a reform aimed at strengthening regulation, investor confidence, and global alignment in Nigeria’s capital markets.
Meanwhile, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) received the Financial Services Regulator Market Transformation Initiative Award for its ongoing reform programme that has repositioned the nation’s pension industry for greater resilience and transparency.
FMDQ’s Commitment to Sustainable Markets
Through this year’s GOLD Awards, FMDQ Group reiterated its mission to build globally competitive financial markets that catalyse economic growth and national prosperity.
Anchored on its GOLD Agenda, the group continues to promote initiatives that strengthen transparency, inclusivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.
FMDQ Group remains Africa’s first fully integrated financial market infrastructure group, offering services in listing, trading, clearing, settlement, and data management across the debt, derivatives, and equity markets. It also operates the FMDQ Green Exchange, Africa’s leading platform supporting the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy.
Full details and highlights of the 2025 GOLD Awards are available on the FMDQ website and the group’s official media platforms.
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