NGR SEC Enterprise Risk Management


On Jun. 14, NGR SEC directed CMOs on enterprise risk management.


  • NGR SEC instructed all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to implement an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework that conforms to international standards.
  • Risk Management Standards
  • Standards refers to the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), ISO (ISO 31000), FATF Recommendations, amongst others.
  • NGR SEC state that adoption of comprehensive risk management practices is imperative in minimizing systemic impact and safeguarding stakeholders' interests.
  • Requirements for ERM Framework
  • ERM framework will be developed considering an entity's operational structure, business activities, clients’ demography, products and services, and delivery.
  • This includes risk governance structure with clear roles and responsibilities, including the formation of a risk management committee, as well as systematic processes.
  • Specifically for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks that may impact the organization's objectives, and strategies to manage and mitigate identified risks.
  • Such as risk appetite and tolerance statements, monitoring of risk factors and regular reporting to senior management and board of directors, and risk awareness programs.
  • NGR SEC's directive aims to strengthen implementation of Risk-Based Supervision.
  • Includes Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Countering Proliferation Financing (CPF) measures in the capital market.
  • Effectiveness
  • All CMOs are required to submit a Board-approved risk management policy (selectable and searchable PDF format) on or before Sep. 30, 2024 via NGR SEC's email.

Regulators NGR SEC
Entity Types B/D; Bank; Depo; Exch; IA; Inv Co
Reference PR, 6/14/2024
Functions AML; Compliance; C-Suite; Financial; Operations; Reporting; Risk; Treasury
Countries Nigeria
Category
State
Products Banking; Fund Mgt; Hedge Funds; Investment Bank
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 6/14/2024
Effective Date 9/30/2024
Rule Id 215916
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 6/14/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 06/19/2024