Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Regulation Limited has announced the release of the ‘Code of Conduct for Approved Persons of Trading License Holders’ of NGX, in keeping with its commitment to promoting high professional standards and ethical conduct within the capital market.
Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 16, 2023, the Code will take effect on October 3, 2023. Its primary objective is to establish and uphold acceptable standards of behaviour, thereby, fostering professionalism, integrity, and fairness in the interactions of Approved Persons with clients, employers, employees, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.