ABOUT FMDQ
FMDQ is Africa’s first vertically integrated financial market infrastructure (FMI) group, strategically positioned to provide seamless execution, clearing and settlement of financial market transactions across the debt capital, foreign exchange and derivatives markets, through the FMDQ Entities – FMDQ Securities Exchange PLC, FMDQ Clear Limited and FMDQ Depository Limited – towards transforming the Nigerian financial markets through its “GOLD” (Global Competitiveness, Operational Excellence, Liquidity and Diversity) Agenda.
In furtherance of its product and market development mandate, FMDQ has instituted an education program for the Nigerian financial market stakeholders - governments, regulators, operators, investing public, media and students - in support of its sustainability strategy and corporate vision.
The FMDQ Academy is positioned to drive the Exchange’s sustainability by rallying financial market participants in alignment with FMDQ’s product innovation and market development agenda through efficient and effective developing, planning and managing of the Academy's strategic, financial, technical and administrative functions.
Our Vision
To be No. 1 in Africa in the Fixed Income and Currency Markets by 2019
Our Mission
To empower the financial markets to be innovative and credible, in support of the Nigerian economy
Our Core Values
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Value-adding
FMDQ ACADEMY MANDATE
To deliver specialised financial markets training to its stakeholders on its products: fixed income, currencies and derivatives - on a competency-based curriculum, ultimately deepening the Nigerian financial markets.
The Academy will focus on specialised knowledge through a blended learning approach including face-to-face (i.e. classroom-based, workshops, seminars etc.) and online learning, placing minimal emphasis on trainee certifications.