Salamatu Ejembi, Lagos
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says reforms to the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) and the adoption of technology-driven compliance systems will take centre stage at the upcoming SEC/Nigerian Capital Market Institute Compliance Summit 2025.
The two-day summit, scheduled for November 24–25 in Lagos, is positioned as a strategic continuation of the successful 2024 edition and will focus on strengthening transparency, efficiency, and resilience in Nigeria’s capital market.
According to the SEC, the 2025 conference, themed “Innovation and Compliance: Balancing Risks and Opportunities,” will convene capital market operators, self-regulatory organisations, regulators, FinTech innovators, and compliance professionals to explore risk-based and forward-looking compliance strategies suited for an evolving market landscape.
The Commission noted that compliance officers across the financial ecosystem are expected to participate, given their central role in safeguarding market integrity and ensuring prompt adaptation to regulatory changes.
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A key focus of the summit will be promoting innovation-driven regulatory practices that enhance transparency, improve oversight, and address emerging risks.
Discussions will highlight the growing importance of beneficial ownership transparency, customer due diligence, and the deployment of RegTech and data analytics for real-time monitoring of transactions.
The SEC said the summit will also emphasise stronger board and senior management involvement in building a robust compliance culture, alongside deeper public-private sector partnerships to bolster Nigeria’s efforts in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.
As digitisation accelerates, with the rise of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), FinTech platforms, and digital market infrastructure, the gathering will facilitate multi-stakeholder conversations on innovation, emerging risks, and the need for more sophisticated compliance technologies.
The Commission added that the summit will help build clarity and consensus on compliance leadership, address existing ambiguities, strengthen governance frameworks, and integrate compliance into broader strategic decision-making processes.
It will also outline both short-term and long-term pathways for implementing reforms under the new ISA, identifying potential gaps and shaping practical solutions for market stakeholders.