SEC proposes new rules for online Forex, CFD trading, N1m minimum penalty per affected client

Nigerian Tribune | 02-09-2026 07:51am |

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria is suggesting new rules for online trading in foreign exchange (forex) and Contracts for Difference (CFD). These new rules aim to make trading safer and more regulated. They include stricter requirements for companies that want to operate in this space, such as having a certain amount of money to start (minimum capital), limits on how much money traders can borrow (leverage), and measures to protect investors. If a company breaks these rules, they could face a penalty of at least 1 million Naira for each affected client.

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