In a visionary move, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) is setting the stage for the future by actively courting the next generation of financial leaders. As they gear up for their 27th Annual Conference, in partnership with the Ogun State Government, scheduled for November in Abeokuta, the institute is sending a resounding message – the future belongs to the young talents.
Mrs. Elile Olutimayin, the Conference Chairman, emphasized the importance of attracting millennials and Gen Z into the financial profession, recognizing their role as key drivers of the world’s financial markets in the future. The 2023 Conference, themed ‘Appraising New Trends in the Global Capital Market: Localising the Benefits,’ is set to delve into critical market development issues.
This year’s agenda encompasses vital operational aspects, including product development, investment strategies, market regulation, and the transformative influence of technological innovations on cross-border capital flow. It’s a unique opportunity to dissect global capital market trends and discover ways to maximize benefits for the Nigerian financial market.
Olutimayin underlined the need to compare Nigeria’s market with its global peers, aiming to localize the advantages of emerging global capital market trends. Additionally, they’re evaluating the relevance of the Institute’s certification and how members can deploy it within the diverse Nigerian economy.
The Institute’s President, Oluwole Adeosun, will unveil strategic avenues for the Federal Government to harness the market for financing infrastructural projects.
Notable dignitaries, including Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, government officials, market regulators, and CEOs of leading organizations, will grace the event.
Expect the conference to highlight the investiture of new Fellows and the induction of Associates, culminating in the issuance of a significant communique. At the heart of this vibrant event, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is firmly positioning itself to shape the financial landscape of tomorrow.
