{"id":26947,"date":"2020-12-16T09:07:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T08:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefreezonechannel.com\/?p=26947"},"modified":"2021-10-07T00:23:43","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T00:23:43","slug":"stock-exchange-commits-to-transparent-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefreezonechannel.com\/old\/stock-exchange-commits-to-transparent-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Exchange commits to transparent market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Chris Ndibe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has reaffirmed commitment to a well-regulated and transparent market through innovative technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Mr Oscar Onyema, NSE Chief Executive Officer, gave the assurance at a retail investor webinar organised by the Exchange and Money Africa themed,<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cUnderstanding Stock Market Investing\u201d, in Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Onyema said that the Exchange would continue to provide a secure, convenient and accessible stock market for both retail and foreign investors.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>He said that the Exchange had weathered challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic with the aid of technology.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cInnovations in technology have made investing in the Nigerian stock market secure, convenient and easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe year 2020 will be remembered as one with significant economic challenges for government, businesses and individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese challenges adversely affected the means of livelihood for many and many others saw their purchasing power eroded by inflationary trends.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cViable investment options were few with interest rates of many securities falling considerably throughout the course of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201d In spite of this, the stock market proved to be the silver lining for many investments due to impressive feats acheived during the year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Onyema said that the NSE All-Share Index year-on-year return stood at 27.86 per cent.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>He said that N877 billion had been paid as dividends to investors during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Onyema said that the need for diversification of investment portfolios, dividend payments and enhanced returns on investments contributed to enhanced interest in the stock market.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer, Money Africa, Ms Oluwatosin Olaseinde, while highlighting the misconceptions of the stock market, allayed fears that the capital market was risky.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Olaseinde who spoke on the Basics of Stock Investing, advised investors to invest in stocks with strong fundamentals.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>She said that the best time to invest in the stock market is now.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Olaseinde said that the stock market was not an exclusive club for brokers and the rich only.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Mr Olufemi Shobanjo, NSE Head, Broker\/Dealer Regulation, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission, stockbrokers and other players in the stock market ecosystem must play their roles to sustain investor confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Shobanjo said that the nation\u2019s bourse was an important contributor in achieving a healthy and resilient economy.<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-26947\" data-postid=\"26947\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-26947 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Chris Ndibe The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has reaffirmed commitment to a well-regulated and transparent market through innovative technologies. 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