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  • MPC Decision – May 2022

    Dear All, Ten (10) members of the committee were in attendance. Decision (unanimous) Six out of the 11 members voted to; Retain MPR at 13.0% Retain the asymmetric corridor of the MPR at +100 / -700 basis point. Retain CRR at 27.5% Retain liquidity ratio at 30%. The MPC noted that the available data on …

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  • Modest Increase In The FAAC Payout

    The gross monthly distribution by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the three tiers of government and public agencies amounted to N725.6bn in April (from March revenue). This shows an increase of 4.4% or N30.6bn from the previous payout. Based on data in the local media, we learnt that companies’ income tax (CIT), petroleum …

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  • S01 Ep04 – A Glimpse Into The Fiscal Purse

    This podcast will focus on Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. A review of the performance of the previous year, 2021 and the discussions around the current year, 2022. Given its impact on overall growth and also on the fixed income market, the conversation will provide insights for listeners. Guest –: Taiwo Oyedele – Fiscal Policy Partner and …

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  • Coronation Trade Insights (March 2022)

    The latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its series on foreign trade in goods shows the total value of trade increased by 11.8% q/q to N11.7trn in Q4 ‘21. For FY ’21, total foreign trade increased by 57.6%, to N39.7trn from N25.2trn in 2020. Compared with 2020, the total export value …

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  • Coronation Trade Insights (Dec 2021)

    The latest report from the NBS in its series on foreign trade in goods shows the total value of trade as N13.28trn in Q3 ‘21, representing an increase of 10% on the preceding quarter and a y/y increase of 59%. Compared with Q2 ‘21, the total export value rose by just 1% to N5.13trn, and …

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  • MPC Decision – November 2021

    Dear All, Ten (10) members of the committee were in attendance. Decision (unanimous) Retain MPR at 11.5% Retain the asymmetric corridor of the MPR at +100 / -700 basis point. Retain CRR at 27.5% Retain liquidity ratio at 30%. The MPC noted the relatively healthy GDP growth posted in Q3 ’21, as well as improving …

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  • Inflation Report – November 2021

    The NBS has released its November inflation report to show – Headline rate 15.40% y/y (15.99% in October): Core rate 13.85% y/y (13.24%); and Food rate 17.21% y/y (18.34%). November’s headline reading declined by 59bps (when compared with the previous month) to 15.40% y/y. On a monthon-month basis, headline inflation increased by 1.1% in November …

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  • Inflation Report – October 2021

    The NBS has released its October inflation report to show – Headline rate 15.99% y/y (16.63% in September): Core rate 13.24% y/y (13.74%); and Food rate 18.34% y/y (19.57%). October’s headline reading declined by 64bps (when compared with the previous month) to 15.99% y/y. Food inflation also recorded a decline (of 123bps). The highest increases …

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  • Coronation Merchant Bank Breakfast Session

    Coronation Breakfast Session: Re-risking the Financial System

    The Coronation Breakfast Session is a platform where policymakers, key decision-makers and captains of industries come together to share insights and trends in the financial industry landscape. The theme of our maiden edition was “Re-risking the financial system“, held on the 19th of February, the guest speaker was none other than a renowned economist and …

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  • The Emergence of Derivatives Market in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

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Year Ahead-Re-risking the financial system

Year Ahead 2020: Re-risking the financial system

Oil prices: In a global oil market threatened with over-supply, it appears that OPEC, and its ally Russia, are doing a good job of limiting production.