Excitement is mounting ahead of the 2025 Annual Business Summit hosted by the Capital Market Solicitors Association (CMSA), set for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel.
Under the theme “Investment and Securities Act 2025: Innovations and Opportunities in the Nigerian Capital Market,” this year’s summit is perfectly timed, arriving just months after the passage of the groundbreaking Investment and Securities Act 2025 (ISA). The new legislation repeals the 2007 Act and introduces transformative reforms designed to reposition Nigeria’s capital market for sustainable, long-term growth.
A Landmark Moment for Nigeria’s Capital Market
CMSA Chairman, Mr. Odiaka Vincent Iweze, highlighted the summit’s critical importance to Nigeria’s economic future. “The Investment and Securities Act 2025 aligns with global best practices, strengthening investor protection, enhancing regulatory oversight, and broadening participation—especially in the rapidly evolving digital assets space,” he explained.
Describing the new law as a defining moment, Iweze reaffirmed CMSA’s dedication since 2001 to championing legal advocacy, regulatory reform, and excellence within Nigeria’s financial services sector. “We are bringing together key stakeholders to dissect what this legislation means for the market and explore how best to implement it,” he added.
Diverse Industry Voices to Shape the Discussion
Miss Simisola Eyisanmi, Chairperson of the ABS Planning Committee, shared more about the summit’s agenda. The event will convene a broad spectrum of industry professionals, including lawyers, regulators, and investment bankers, to debate the Act’s key provisions, identify growth prospects, and chart the capital market’s future trajectory.
Featured highlights include a fireside chat and expert panel discussions centered on “Reforms, Innovations, and Opportunities under the Investment and Securities Act 2025.” These sessions promise to generate high-level dialogue and actionable insights, with several seasoned experts already confirmed as speakers.
Free Participation Thanks to Generous Sponsors
Participation in the summit is free but requires prior registration. Miss Eyisanmi expressed gratitude to CMSA’s member firms and corporate partners for their generous sponsorship, which makes this important gathering possible. “Their continued support underscores a shared commitment to advancing Nigeria’s capital market,” she noted.
CMSA Secretary, Miss Mabel Okereke, also emphasized the association’s pivotal role in shaping the ISA 2025. “Many recommendations from last year’s summit were integrated into the final Act,” she revealed, highlighting the summit’s significant influence on national policy.
At a Critical Juncture for Financial Innovation
As Nigeria aims to deepen its capital markets and embrace emerging financial technologies, the CMSA 2025 Business Summit arrives at a crucial moment. It offers a platform for stakeholders across the financial ecosystem to engage, influence the evolving regulatory landscape, and unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s reformed capital market.
