Capital Market

What is Business Analysis? Business analysis is a well-curated actionable method(s) of identifying business needs and finding solutions to business problems. Solutions could include anything from upgrading software-systems to process improvement, organizational change or development of new … [Read more...] about Business Analysis: Meaning, Techniques, and Requirements

Introduction Foreign direct investment is typically an investment by a party in one country into a business located in another country. The sole purpose of Foreign direct investment (FDI) is to establish lasting interest. FDI occurs when an investor acquires a business asset in a foreign company … [Read more...] about Foreign Direct Investment: Meaning, Types, and How It Impacts Economic Growth

In the past, business name registration in Nigeria was quite cumbersome. It would take several days and a lot of paperwork to get it sorted.  As an investor or entrepreneur, business name registration is one of the essential requirements for starting a business. An investor will only be … [Read more...] about How to Register a Business Name in Nigeria: Step-by-Step Guide

What is the Money Market? The money market is where investments are carried out for short term gains. They are safe investments with high liquidity and short maturity, well suited to a small investor. It is a component of the Nigerian Financial Market used by enterprises to raise funds for … [Read more...] about 5 Advantages of Investing in Money Market

Introduction Private equity typically refers to investment capital that is not publicly listed or traded. They are mostly offered to investors who are deemed high net worth or firms who purchase shares of private companies. Venture capital, growth capital, and management buyouts are all examples … [Read more...] about What is Private Equity

Introduction Preference shares are issued by companies who want to raise capital. They are those shares that carry exclusive rights and priorities over ordinary shares. It has preference over common shares in the payment of dividends and the distribution of the organization's assets in the event … [Read more...] about What Are The Benefits of Investing In Preference Shares

Introduction When it comes to making great investment choices in the stock market, dealing with the right stockbroker is crucial. The selection is the way to go; especially if you want to optimize your returns. With the advancement of technology, trading in stocks has become much more … [Read more...] about What To Consider Before Choosing A Stockbroker

What are Hedge Funds? Hedge Funds are a type of investment fund that uses pooled funds from high net worth individuals or institutional investors and employs different risk management techniques to earn active returns for their investors. Because of the nature of their investment pattern, they … [Read more...] about Hedge Funds in Nigeria – Meaning and How They Work

Introduction In simple terms, the dealing members of the NSE- Nigerian Stock Exchange- are institutions who are licensed by the Exchange as stockbrokers. They can buy and sell securities listed on the Nigerian stock exchange on behalf of the public.  The Nigerian Stock Exchange defines a … [Read more...] about Who Are The Dealing Members Of The Nigerian Stock Exchange

What is a Bond? A bond is a form of loan that provides the borrower with external funds to finance long-term investments. In the case of government bonds In Nigeria, they are used in financing current expenditure. Just like stocks, bonds are securities but a major difference between them is … [Read more...] about Types of Bonds in Nigeria