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SEC proposes N3 billion minimum capital for forex brokers, N5 billion for trading platforms
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Kelechi Mgboji , as published by Nairametrics
· September 2, 2026
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Key points For some operators, the minimum capital is set at N3 billion, while others must have up to N5 billion. A regulatory framework has been proposed for online trading.
A regulatory framework has been proposed for online trading. This framework includes requirements for operators, such as minimum capital amounts. For some operators, the minimum capital is set at N3 billion, while others must have up to N5 billion.
Further details about this proposal are available. The proposal affects operators in the retail forex market.
Minimum capital requirements are a key part of the proposal, with different amounts set for different types of operators, including forex brokers and trading platforms.
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Category: government Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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