Daba Finance Partners with Coronation to Unlock Nigerian Capital Markets Globally

Quick Summary

Daba Finance has partnered with Coronation Securities Limited and Coronation Asset Management Limited to offer global investors cross-border access to Nigerian capital market assets. This strategic arrangement combines SEC-registered oversight, localized market intelligence, and seamless digital execution for cross-border investments.

How Does Daba Finance Expand Cross-Border Access to Nigerian Assets?

Cross-border capital investment into emerging markets often faces severe friction due to fragmented market structure and regulatory barriers. Through a strategic corporate trust structure, Daba Finance operates as Coronation's client, enabling eligible international retail and institutional users to access regulated Nigerian securities directly. The live platform provides a seamless digital workflow featuring fully digital onboarding, multi-currency funding, live trade execution, and comprehensive portfolio reporting.

What Role Does Market Intelligence Play for International Investors?

Navigating local markets requires timely data and credible analysis. The partnership integrates Coronation’s institutional research into the Daba Finance ecosystem to educate retail and institutional market participants. Key features delivered under this arrangement include:

• Real-time market intelligence featuring institutional research, news, and financial analysis.
• Joint educational programs hosted via Daba Academy and Coronation Investment Academy.
• Regulated product access across Nigerian equities, fixed income, and specialized assets.

How Do Daba and Coronation Safeguard Investor Operations?

Strict regulatory compliance forms the foundation of this international distribution agreement. Daba Markets Inc. operates through its US SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary, Daba Advisors LLC, serving over 250,000 global customers. On the local execution side, Coronation’s participating entities operate as SEC-registered businesses in Nigeria, providing transparent market access within established legal framework boundaries.

"Millions of Africans in the diaspora and investors around the world follow African markets closely but find it hard to participate from a distance because accessing credible information and navigating local market structures can be challenging. This arrangement helps to close that gap by combining Coronation's deep Nigerian market expertise with Daba's technology and international reach. Through Daba, eligible investors can learn about the market, understand the opportunities and risks, and access relevant investment products through a seamless digital experience," said Boum III; Jr, Chief Executive Officer of Daba Finance.

"Nigeria's capital market presents significant opportunities for investors seeking exposure to one of Africa's most dynamic economies. However, expanding participation requires more than providing access; it requires credible market intelligence, investor confidence and a clear understanding of the investment environment. Through this arrangement, we are combining Coronation's deep market expertise with Daba's digital reach to make the Nigerian capital market more visible, understandable and accessible to a broader international investor audience," said Jibola Odedina, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Coronation Securities Limited.

FF NEWS TAKE:

Unlocking cross-border access to high-yield African capital markets has long been hindered by opaque onboarding and complex settlement rails. By pairing a US-registered frontend with established local brokerage infrastructure, this partnership sets a practical template for cross-border access to African securities. Expect rising demand for diaspora-targeted investment products to accelerate similar institutional distribution models across emerging markets globally.