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Asset Management and Investment Banking

  Asset management and investment banking are two very prominent financial services sectors in Nigeria currently. However, not many understand the specifics that differentiate the two services as well as the distinct clientele that each serves. In this article, we clarify the unique roles of asset management and investment banking, and the type of financial service each offers. Asset Management and Investment Banking Defined To understand the distinction between asset management and investment banking, let’s start with their definitions: What is Asset Management? Asset management is the professional handling of money, assets and investments on behalf of a client to ensure maximum returns. This process involves buying, holding, and selling various financial assets including stocks, bonds, commodities, and alternative instruments and requires executing a proven investment strategy to help a client achieve their investment goal. What is Investment Banking? Investment banking is a fin...

Best Mutual Funds to Invest

 A mutual fund is a professionally managed investment product that pools funds from many investors to purchase a portfolio of assets including bonds, stocks and other securities. With the growing popularity in recent years, mutual funds are a great choice if you wish to diversify your assets while minimising risks and increasing your earnings. Some of the best mutual funds to invest in Nigeria are offered and managed by FBNQuest, the capital and asset management subsidiary of FirstBank of Nigeria plc. In this article, we rank the top mutual funds in today’s capital market in Nigeria, as well as why you should consider investing in mutual funds. Let’s begin! Why invest in Mutual Funds? Mutual funds come with great benefits for investors. Here are 2 reasons why you should add a mutual fund to your portfolio. Diversification Mutual funds have a built-in diversification strategy, a single fund typically invests in a wide mix of asset classes, ensuring that risk is minimise...

Corporate and Investment Banking

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 Corporate and investment banking solutions play a crucial role in unleashing the full potential of your business and attaining the desired financial stability. Hence, it's imperative to align with a company possessing trusted industry expertise and comprehensive offerings for your corporate and investment banking requirements. With a remarkable track record spanning over two decades, FBNQuest stands as a foremost corporate and investment banking entity in Nigeria, collaborating at the highest echelons with major corporations in the nation, as well as Federal and State governments. Corporate and Investment Banking Services FBNQuest stands as a leading provider of corporate and investment banking solutions in Nigeria , catering to a diverse clientele spanning all sectors of the country's economy. Our services encompass every facet of corporate financing, embracing equity and debt financing, as well as long-term financial management. Corporate Banking Services FB...