Coronation Group, Africa’s investment management powerhouse has stated that it is proud to sponsor the third biennial West Africa Capital Markets Conference (WACMaC) which is holding today in Lagos.
Organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Securities and Exchange Commission, Ghana, and Association of the Management of Financial Institutions in Africa, in collaboration with leading institutions including the West African Securities Regulators Association (WASRA), Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), West African Capital Market Integration Council (WACMIC), and WAMI, this conference serves as a pivotal platform for financial leaders to converge and proffer solutions to the region’s infrastructure deficit. At WACMaC 2023, which is holding today, industry experts will gather to explore vital themes, with a primary focus on infrastructure financing in the region.
The event aptly tagged – Infrastructural deficit and sustainable financing in an integrated West Africa Capital Market – seeks to address critical financing gaps in the sector and establish effective mechanisms for fostering sustainable infrastructure development and economic growth across the continent.
Wole Onasanya, CEO of Coronation Group, remarked: “We recognize the urgent need to transform Africa’s financial landscape. Our sponsorship of the 2023 West Africa Capital Markets Conference underscores Coronation’s commitment to economic growth in the region through innovative financial solutions and deep collaboration with key industry players. We firmly believe that these discussions play a crucial role in shaping the policies and initiatives that will propel our continent towards progress.”
Joining the conference are prominent capital markets leaders including Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuede, MD/CEO Coronation Asset Management and President, Fund Managers Association of Nigeria (FMAN), Kayode Akindele, MD/CEO Coronation Capital, Banjo Adegbohungbe, MD/CEO Coronation Merchant Bank, Jibola Odedina, MD/CEO Coronation Securities; and Rotimi Aleshinloye, MD/CEO Coronation Registrars.
This sponsorship aligns with Coronation Group’s mission to provide transformative solutions to Africa’s unique challenges. As part of this mission, the Group expects to roll out targeted financial propositions, to bridge infrastructural gaps and enhance economic value on the continent.
The company eagerly anticipates WACMaC 2023 to be a forum where ideas will be refined, partnerships will flourish, and a transformative roadmap for the region’s financial future will emerge.
Source: Independent
