FCMB Capital Markets Limited, the investment banking division of FCMB Group Plc, has officially been crowned the leader of the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited’s Fixed Income Primary Markets Sponsors’ League Table for the full year 2025.
The firm cemented its dominance by raising a staggering N1.53tn in corporate debt capital, outperforming 47 other active institutions throughout the fiscal year ending 31 December 2025.
According to the official FMDQ report, the firm’s performance was driven by a strong showing in both the bond and commercial paper markets. FCMB Capital Markets secured the top spot in bond listings, accounting for 11.66 per cent of the total market volume. It also commanded the highest share of commercial paper quotations, capturing 7.68 per cent of the segment.
Reflecting on this market-leading position, the Executive Director, Coverage and Investment Banking at FCMB Group Plc, Femi Badeji, stated, “Our ranking reflects the confidence issuers place in our ability to structure and execute capital market transactions. Mobilising more than N1tn in a single year demonstrates the depth of demand for capital market funding and the role we play in connecting issuers with long-term investors.”
The achievement highlights the firm’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, particularly in supporting sectors ranging from oil and gas and telecommunications to power and infrastructure. This recent success follows the firm’s recognition as “Corporate Bond House of the Year” by the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria earlier in 2025.
The Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Capital Markets Limited, Ikechukwu Omeruah, emphasised the firm’s ongoing dedication to its clientele, saying, “Achieving this position reflects the work of our team and the trust of our clients. We remain committed to structuring financing solutions that enable businesses to raise capital efficiently while contributing to the continued development of Nigeria’s fixed-income market.”
As the firm continues to provide expert advisory on debt, equity, and mergers and acquisitions, its 2025 performance stands as a benchmark for investment banking excellence within the Nigerian capital market.