Yemisi Izuora
In a bold move to drive continuous innovation and deepen stakeholder engagement, FMDQ Academy has launched of its in-person training course – Introduction to Financial Markets. As the market education initiative of FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, FMDQ Academy was established to deliver relevant trainings to financial market participants using effective instructional methodologies and cutting-edgetechnology.
This course is part of the Academy’s expanding suite of market-focused programmes, designed to provide accessible, high-impact learning experiences that align with FMDQ Exchange’s broaderagenda for market development. Notably, the course has received certification from the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service and accreditation from the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), UK – a testament of FMDQ Academy’s commitment to offering globally recognised, high-impact learning experiences.
The comprehensive three-day training programme is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, to Friday, July 25, 2025, and is designed to equip professionals with a solid foundation in financial market concepts, structures, and operations, making it particularly valuable for individuals new to the financial markets or those seeking to refresh their knowledge. Delivered by experienced industry facilitators, the training will provide valuable insights into the global and Nigerian market dynamics, covering essential topics such as the structure of the financial system, core financial markets products/instruments, FX market fundamentals, including the Nigerian FX landscape, and the role of derivatives in financial markets.
Targeted at finance professionals, including Investment Analysts, Treasury Officers, Treasury Sales Officers, Dealers, and other market participants, the course offers a rare opportunity to gain practical, actionable knowledge in a classroom environment. Beyond deepening technical understanding, participants will gain the confidence to engage in informed market-related discussions and decisions, strengthen familiarity with financial instruments and market infrastructure, enhance their professional development with CPD-recognised credentials, and build connections with peers and industry experts.
In line with FMDQ Exchange’s overarching market development agenda, the course reinforces theExchange’s unwavering commitment to promoting financial literacy, bridging critical knowledge gaps, and supporting the sustainable growth and evolution of Nigeria’s financial markets.
Commenting on this initiative, Ms. Tumi Sekoni, Managing Director, FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, stated, “The launch of our in-person training programme is a testament to our dedication to empowering professionals in the financial sector. By equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary for success, we not only enhance their careers but also contribute to the overall growth and transparency of Nigeria’s financial markets.”
Through the Academy, FMDQ Exchange remains committed to equipping professionals and institutions with the insights and expertise needed to drive innovation, foster transparency, and support sustainable growth in an ever-evolving financial landscape.
FMDQ Group is Africa’s first vertically integrated financial market infrastructure (“FMI”) group, strategically positioned to provide registration, listing, quotation and noting services; integrated trading platform, clearing & central counterparty, and settlement services for financial markets transactions; depository of securities, as well as data and information services, across the debt capital, foreign exchange, derivatives and equity markets, through its wholly owned subsidiaries – FMDQ Exchange, FMDQ Clear Limited, FMDQ Depository Limited and FMDQ Private Markets Limited. As a sustainability-focused FMI group, FMDQ Group PLC, through FMDQ Exchange, operates Africa’s premier Green Exchange – FMDQ Green Exchange – positioned to lead the transition towards a sustainable future.