Stanbic IBTC Expands Securities Lending to Fixed Income Securities

Nume Ekeghe

Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, has announced the extension of its securities lending services to include fixed income securities.

This development marks a new milestone in the Nigerian capital market, providing clients with enhanced opportunities for income generation and increased market liquidity.

With this development, institutional clients, both local and international, can now borrow and lend not just equities but also fixed income securities such as Federal Government Bonds and Treasury Bills, offering them greater flexibility and diversified investment options.

Head, Investor Services at Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, Babatunde Majiyagbe, in a statement said: “Expanding our securities lending services to include fixed income securities provides our clients with broader opportunities to generate income and enhances overall market liquidity. This expansion not only broadens the scope of our offerings but also a provides our clients with wider range of assets to optimise their investment strategies and achieve their business objectives, enhancing the overall liquidity and efficiency of the Nigerian capital market. This move underscores our commitment to driving innovation and growth in the Nigerian capital market.”

Majiyagbe added: “Securities lending facilitates continuous trading and liquidity, which are essential for a vibrant market. Our expansion into fixed income securities will attract more investors and foster a more robust and resilient capital market. In 2023 alone, we facilitated the lending of assets worth 150 million naira,” Majiyagbe noted. “This reflects the growing trust and demand for our securities lending services and underscores our role in enhancing market liquidity and efficiency.”