FBN Capital, the Investment Banking and Asset Management business of First Bank Group will host its maiden Investor Conference from November 28 - 30, 2011 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. The Conference is an annual event designed to facilitate the development of innovative partnerships and strategies for maximizing investment opportunities in Nigeria.

The conference seeks to address investment opportunities in the fast changing Nigerian Economy as well as provide a forum for international investors to interact with policymakers, regulators and Nigerian business leaders with a view to capitalizing on the nation’s multi-sectoral investment prospects. Key note speakers from the Government are supported by leaders of Nigeria’s key industries.

FBN Capital Limited

FBN Capital Limited, the Investment Banking subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, was created in 2006 from a merger of the investment banking department of the former FBN (Merchant Bankers) Limited, MBC International Bank and the Corporate Finance Group of First Bank of Nigeria Plc.

FBN Capital, is implementing several strategic transformation initiatives towards becoming the premier investment banking and asset management group in the region. Duly registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an issuing house, investment adviser and portfolio manager, FBN's goal is to provide best-in-class investment banking and asset management services to our clients and become their financial solutions partner.

Services include:

Investment Banking - Capital Markets, Financial Advisory, Project & Structured Finance

Asset Management - Portfolio Management, Mutual Funds

Securities - Equities

FBN Capital has positioned itself for market leadership in deal origination, execution and distribution, leveraging on First Bank of Nigeria Plc’s strong brand and geographic reach to deliver strong underwriting solutions and other premium investment banking services.

FBN offers innovative financial solutions by partnering with its clients, and currently service a diverse client base including high net-worth individuals, institutions, corporations and governments.