FCMB Capital Markets Tops FMDQ Sponsors' League Table in 2025 with N1.53 Trillion in Debt Capital Market Transactions
FCMB Capital Markets Limited, the investment banking division of FCMB Group Plc, has achieved a significant milestone by raising ₦1.53 trillion in corporate debt capital through bond listings and commercial paper quotations on FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited in 2025. This impressive performance earned the firm the top position on the exchange's Fixed Income Primary Markets Sponsors' League Table for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Dominance in Bond and Commercial Paper Markets
According to the exchange's report, FCMB Capital Markets led overall sponsor contributions across both the bond listings and commercial paper quotation markets throughout the year. In the bond market, the firm accounted for 11.66% of total listings, securing the top spot. In the commercial paper market, FCMB Capital Markets achieved the highest share of quotations at 7.68%, outperforming other registration members in that segment.
The exchange reported that 58 registration members participated in listings and 77 in quotations. During the period under review, 47 institutions actively sponsored fixed-income securities listings or quotations, excluding Federal Government securities.
Executive Insights on the Achievement
"Our ranking reflects the confidence issuers place in our ability to structure and execute capital market transactions," said Femi Badeji, Executive Director, Coverage and Investment Banking at FCMB Group Plc. "Mobilising more than ₦1 trillion in a single year demonstrates the depth of demand for capital market funding and the role we play in connecting issuers with long-term investors."
Ikechukwu Omeruah, Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Capital Markets Limited, emphasized the firm's ongoing commitment to facilitating corporate access to funding. "Achieving this position reflects the work of our team and the trust of our clients. We remain committed to structuring financing solutions that enable businesses to raise capital efficiently while contributing to the continued development of Nigeria's fixed-income market," he stated.
Track Record and Industry Recognition
Over the past five years, FCMB Capital Markets has been involved in numerous debt and equity transactions across various sectors, including:
- Oil and gas
- Power
- Real estate
- Financial services
- Consumer goods
- Telecommunications
The firm's excellence was further recognized when it was named Corporate Bond House of the Year by the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria at the 2025 Investment Banking Awards. FCMB Capital Markets provides advisory services on debt, equity, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring, solidifying its role as a key player in Nigeria's financial landscape.
