FBN Capital Hosts 5th Annual Investor Conference

Posted by African Examiner Business News, Latest Headlines Saturday, October 17th, 2015

BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FBN Capital Limited, the Investment Banking and Asset Management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, will once again host key stakeholders at the 5thedition of its Annual Investor Conference, taking place on the 27th of October 2015 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos. The theme of this year’s event is“Reinventing the Nigerian Economy: Beyond the Rhetoric”.

The event will feature a number of leading economists and business personalities, including Daniel Altman, former economic advisor to the British government and creator of the Baseline Profitability Index (a global tool for assessing the attractiveness of investing in markets around the world); and Jonathan Berman, a proven strategic advisor to numerous global Fortune 500 companies on entry and operations in emerging and frontier markets. Also headlining the event will be Mr. Bismarck Rewane, CEO, Financial Derivatives Company Limited; Dr. Ayo Teriba, CEO, Economic Associates; and Ms. Barbara Barungi, Lead Economist, African Development Bank.

According to Mr. Kayode Akinkugbe, the Managing Director of FBN Capital, “Over the last four years, we have examined key aspects of Nigeria’s economic development and our attempt to transition to a regional economic power house. This year, we will consider how Nigeria can truly re-invent itself and capitalize on the momentum of its current political transformation.”

The conference will take a deep-dive into the Nigerian economy to examine how the new administration can respond to the fiscal challenges of the nation, the key reforms that have to be tackled drawing from the successes of similar frontier and emerging countries, and the reality of the Nigerian growth opportunity within the context of the current operating environment.

An evaluation of the central bank’s monetary policies and their effectiveness in a weaker global macro environment will also be explored, as well as the new roles the private and public sectors can play in providing financing solutions for growth.

In September, FBN Capital was recognized as the 2015 Best Africa Investment Bank by the Africa Investor Group. The firm has also received the award for Best Investment Bank in Nigeria 2015 by Global Finance Magazine for the fourth consecutive year, and the World Finance Banking Award for the Best Investment Bank in Nigeria 2014.

About FBN Capital: FBN Capital Limited is a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, and is a full service Investment Bank and Asset Management Company with a reputation as a trusted and respected financial institution. Backed by significant financial capacity and a strong tradition of governance, the business is built on the core principle of creating value and wealth for all stakeholders. At FBN Capital we provide strategic advice, arrange finance, administer assets, manage funds, sell investment products and invest alongside clients. FBN Capital offers financial solutions to individuals, institutions and sub-nationals through five key divisions: Investment Banking; Markets; Trust and Agency Services; Asset Management; and Alternative Investments.