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Zedcrest Group is fast-tracking its evolution into a full-spectrum, institutional-grade financial services provider, underpinned by strategic acquisitions, leadership expansion, and a broader product suite.
The Group’s integrated platform spans Asset Management, Investment Banking, Securities, and Financing, delivered through subsidiaries including Zedcrest Securities (formerly RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers), Zedcrest Global Markets, Zedcrest Capital, Zedvance Finance, and Zedcrest Investment Managers (Zedcrest Wealth).
A defining milestone came in 2024 with the acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers—part of Rand Merchant Bank—now rebranded as Zedcrest Securities. The deal significantly strengthens Zedcrest’s stockbroking capabilities and deepens its participation in Nigeria’s capital markets.
The Group has also secured an Issuing House license, enabling it to deliver end-to-end investment banking services, including capital raising, structured finance, and advisory—further positioning it as a one-stop financial partner for corporates and institutional clients.
To match its expanding footprint, Zedcrest has reinforced its leadership bench. Simbiat Bada has been appointed Managing Director of the stockbroking business, while Ademola Akogun now leads the Investment Banking division, with a mandate to scale corporate finance and advisory operations.
In asset management, Luke Ofojebe steps in as Chief Investment Officer, strengthening the firm’s research-led investment strategy following his role in growing assets under management.
Performance remains central to Zedcrest’s value proposition. Its Money Market Fund consistently ranks among the top in its category, alongside competitive returns across equities and diversified portfolios—underscoring a disciplined investment philosophy and strong risk management framework.
Innovation is also a key pillar of growth. In 2023, the firm marked its 10th anniversary with the launch of the Zedcrest Wealth app, a digital platform designed to democratize access to investment solutions and enhance client experience through technology.
Beyond capital markets, Zedcrest is scaling its financing operations through Zedvance Finance. The business is targeting ₦250 billion in commercial funding disbursements in 2026, building on over ₦96 billion deployed since 2025. Its flagship Liquidity Solutions product remains central to addressing credit constraints faced by small and medium-sized enterprises.
Commenting on the Group’s trajectory, Group Managing Director Adedayo Amzat said the company is positioning itself to facilitate seamless capital flows across Africa, with ambitions to build a comprehensive financial ecosystem spanning asset management, banking, lending, securities, insurance, and pensions.
As financial markets grow more complex and interconnected, Zedcrest’s strategy is anchored on deepening institutional capabilities, leveraging data and research for decision-making, and scaling integrated financial solutions. The Group is not only positioning for its next phase of growth but also reinforcing its role in advancing Nigeria’s financial services industry and supporting broader economic development across the continent.
