FCMB Capital Markets Limited, the investment banking division of FCMB Group Plc, raised an impressive ₦1.53 trillion in corporate debt capital through bond listings and commercial paper quotations on the FMDQ Securities Exchange in 2025. This achievement positioned the firm at the forefront of the exchange’s Fixed Income Primary Markets Sponsors’ League Table for the year ending December 31, 2025.
The data from the exchange indicates that FCMB Capital Markets was the leading contributor in both the bond listings and commercial paper quotation markets throughout the year.
In the bond sector, the firm commanded 11.66% of the total listings, thereby securing the top rank. Within the commercial paper space, it also achieved the highest share of quotations at 7.68%, surpassing other entities active in that market segment.
The FMDQ report highlighted that 58 registration members took part in listings, while 77 were involved in quotations. Over the evaluation period, 47 institutions actively sponsored fixed-income securities listings or quotations, excluding those associated with the Federal Government.
Femi Badeji, Executive Director of Coverage and Investment Banking at FCMB Group Plc, stated, "Our ranking signifies the great trust issuers have in our capabilities to structure and execute capital market transactions. Securing over ₦1 trillion in one year exemplifies the substantial demand for capital market funding and highlights our role in linking issuers with long-term investors."
Ikechukwu Omeruah, the Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Capital Markets Limited, emphasized the company's commitment to facilitating corporate access to both long-term and short-term funding via capital markets.
"Our current standing reflects the dedication of our team and the confidence our clients place in us. We are devoted to structuring financial solutions that enable businesses to efficiently raise capital while contributing to the consistent development of Nigeria’s fixed-income market," he remarked.
Over the last five years, FCMB Capital Markets has engaged in numerous debt and equity transactions across diverse sectors, including oil and gas, power, real estate, financial services, consumer products, and telecommunications. The firm was recognized as the Corporate Bond House of the Year by the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria during the 2025 Investment Banking Awards.
Additionally, FCMB Capital Markets provides advisory services in areas such as debt and equity financing, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring.
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