By Ronald Nwaezeapu, Division Head, Global Market, Treasury and Financial Institutions at Coronation Merchant Bank “Cash is king” is a popular saying in the world of high-stakes finance. Liquidity is
Introduction Investment securities are tradable financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, or treasury bills acquired with the expectation of earning returns through income or capital appreciation. They may be held
Introduction For several years, Nigeria has relied on annual Finance Acts (since 2019) to address gaps in its tax system. While these amendments offered short-term fixes, they could not deliver
Banking has evolved far beyond the days of paper ledgers and long queues. Today, it’s a dynamic force driving Nigeria’s economy, responding to customers in real time, and powering digital
For much of Nigeria’s financial history, merchant banking has quietly played a foundational, though often underestimated role. From trade finance and corporate advisory in the 1960s to today’s strategic intermediation
Nigeria was the largest of the African economies in 2022, but declining oil production has seen it slip down the rankings. It has turned – successfully – to capital-raising in
Currency instability can cause anxiety for business owners who have not adopted risk management strategies to weather the fluctuations of the foreign exchange market. When the Central Bank of Nigeria
Unforeseen government policy shifts can disrupt even the most meticulously crafted investment strategies. This is a major concern for affluent investors, as these policies, while intended to promote a stable
The vast ocean of global investment holds immense opportunity, but hidden risks lurk beneath the surface. Unpredictable challenges can quickly turn ambition into uncertainty. This is where a skilled private
As Nigeria looks to boost growth in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, securing illiquid assets to inject more liquidity into markets offers a ready-to-use solution to unlock the cash
