Standard Chartered Hosts Client Event for Asset Managers

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited recently hosted a client appreciation event in Lagos, aimed at custody and asset managers. The event brought together industry stakeholders, including senior representatives from asset management firms and regulatory bodies.

Key speakers included Ayodeji Adelagun, Acting CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, and Margaret Harwood-Jones, Global Head of Financial Services. Adelagun highlighted the increasingly complex market environment and the necessity for collaboration to strengthen partnerships and deliver long-term value to clients.

Bukola Rufai, Director at the Securities and Exchange Commission, discussed the importance of maintaining investor confidence and market stability. Harwood-Jones noted Nigeria's unique position in the next generation of asset management and the need for digital adoption within an evolving regulatory framework.

The event concluded with a networking dinner, reinforcing Standard Chartered's commitment to maintaining close connections with its institutional client base while leveraging local market knowledge alongside global expertise.