FCMB Capital Dominates FMDQ Debt Market with N1.53 Trillion in 2025 Transactions
FCMB Capital Markets Limited, the investment banking division of FCMB Group Plc, has achieved a significant milestone by raising N1.53 trillion in corporate debt capital through bond listings and commercial paper (CP) quotations on the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited in 2025. This performance has earned the firm the leading position on the exchange's Fixed Income Primary Markets Sponsors' League Table for the year, highlighting its pivotal role in Nigeria's debt market.
Top Performance 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 CP quotation markets during 2025. In the bond market, the firm accounted for 11.66 per cent of total listings, securing the top spot among participants. Similarly, in the CP market, FCMB Capital achieved the highest share of quotations at 7.68 per cent, outpacing other registration members in that segment. The exchange noted that 58 registration members participated in listings and 77 in quotations, with 47 institutions actively sponsoring fixed-income securities listings or quotations, excluding Federal Government securities.
Executive Insights on Market Confidence and Growth
Femi Badeji, Executive Director of Coverage and Investment Banking at FCMB Group Plc, commented on the achievement, stating, "Our ranking reflects the confidence issuers place in our ability to structure and execute capital market transactions." He added, "Mobilising more than N1 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, emphasized the firm's ongoing commitment, saying, "We remain focused on helping corporates access both long-term and short-term funding through the capital markets."
Broader Market Context and Implications
The success of FCMB Capital underscores the growing importance of debt markets in Nigeria's financial landscape. By facilitating substantial capital raises, the firm not only supports corporate growth but also contributes to economic development. This achievement positions FCMB Capital as a key player in driving investment and liquidity in the Nigerian securities market, with potential positive impacts on broader economic stability and investor confidence.
