Regulation & Compliance

Investor Protection Fund

Definition

What is Investor Protection Fund?

A fund designed to compensate eligible investors for specified losses caused by an intermediary's failure or misconduct.

Example in practice

Compensation does not cover ordinary market losses.

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A legal or ethical duty to act loyally and carefully in another person's best interest.

The requirement or process of determining whether an investment fits a client's circumstances and objectives.

A duty to place the client's interests ahead of the provider's when making a recommendation.

Nigeria's principal securities exchange, where listed shares, bonds, ETFs, and other instruments trade.

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