FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited (FMDQ Exchange) has launched FMDQ Q-Pay, a secure and efficient online payment gateway integrated into its flagship market data and information repository, the FMDQ e-Markets Portal (the Portal).

This development is in line with its commitment to facilitate market transparency as evident in the ongoing provision of essential market data and information on the Nigerian fixed income, currencies and derivatives markets to all its stakeholders.

Speaking on the launch, Tumi Sekoni, Managing Director, FMDQ Exchange said, “The launch of FMDQ Q-Pay reinforces our commitment to transparency, liquidity, and information symmetry in the Nigerian capital markets.”

She said, “This innovation is a testament to our continued commitment to evolve with the needs of our market participants and provide efficient, user-friendly solutions that enhance their engagement with FMDQ Exchange and its markets”.

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“Looking ahead, the Exchange remains focused on delivering innovative market infrastructure solutions that support the development of Nigeria’s financial markets and empower our stakeholders with greater access, efficiency, and value,” Sekoni added.
The introduction of FMDQ Q-Pay marks a significant milestone in the enhancement of the Exchange’s market data services, following a recent restructuring aimed at improving service delivery and user experience.

FMDQ Q-Pay is designed to facilitate easier access to market data and enable faster decision-making by users through a streamlined subscription payment process. The payment gateway ensures secure transaction processing and allows prospective subscribers to explore the Portal’s functionalities, features, and benefits before committing to a subscription, thereby promoting greater confidence in the platform and encouraging wider engagement.

Through continuous enhancement of its digital infrastructure, FMDQ Exchange is committed to empowering investors with seamless access to market data and services. With solutions like FMDQ Q-Pay, the Exchange continues to drive innovation that simplifies investor interactions, supports data-driven strategies, and fosters greater confidence in Nigeria’s capital market.

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Iheanyi Nwachukwu, is a creative content writer with almost two decades journalism experience writing on banking, finance, capital markets, and tax. The multiple awards winning journalist is Assistant Editor, BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds BSc Degree in Economics from Imo State University; Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management from University of Lagos. Iheanyi has attended several work-related trainings including (i) Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (Pan African University, Lagos); (ii) News Agency Journalism (Indian Institute of Mass Communication {IIMC}, New Delhi, India); and (iii) Capital Markets Development and Regulations (International Law Institute {ILI} of Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA). Other trainings Iheanyi attended include: Economic/Political Risk Analysis (By Thomson Reuters Foundation); International Financial Journalism (IFJ) (By PMA Media Training, UK); Effective Business Writing Skills (By Phillips Consulting); Reporting on Corporate Governance (By International Finance Corporation (IFC) & Thomson Reuters Foundation UK); etc. In addition, he has participated in high-level economy & markets events in Dubai, South Africa, Morocco, and other African countries like Zambia, Ghana and Gambia.

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