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CEO of Trium Limited, Highlights the Future of Capital Markets @2024 ICMA FinTech & Digitalisation Forum
Adebayo Adewolu, the Chief Executive Officer of Trium Limited, delivered key insights at the 2024 International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) FinTech & Digitalisation Forum, held recently in London.
L-R: Andy Hill, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, International Capital Market Association (ICMA) (Moderator); Adebayo Adewolu, CEO, Trium Limited; Martin Hillebrand, Professor of Quantitative Methods, XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences; Stephane Malrait, Head of Market Structure and Innovation, Financial Markets, ING; Rowan Varrall, Associate Director, Digital Token Identifier Foundation; Emma Lovett, Credit Lead, Markets Distributed Ledger Technology team, J.P. Morgan, at the 2024 ICMA FinTech & Digitalisation Forum in London.
The event, which has become a prominent platform for industry leaders, explored the transformative role of technology in capital markets, bringing together top minds from across the globe to discuss the future of the industry.
Mr Adewolu participated as a panellist in a session titled “Will the new digital world ever fully replace the legacy market?”, where he was joined by experts from J.P. Morgan, ING, XU Exponential University, and the Digital Token Identifier Foundation.
Moderated by Andy Hill, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy at ICMA, the panel explored key themes such as the digital bond ecosystem, the integration of AI and machine learning, and the ongoing role of regulation in fostering technological innovation.
During the discussion, Adewolu offered a forward-looking view on the co–existence of legacy systems and emerging technologies.
He emphasised the opportunity for emerging markets to leapfrog traditional infrastructures, adopting advanced digital solutions more rapidly.
He stressed the opportunity for economic inclusion and democratisation of access to capital markets leveraging digital channels.
His remarks highlighted how technologies such as tokenisation and AI could potentially reshape capital markets by making them more efficient, transparent, and accessible.
“The legacy markets will not disappear overnight, but what we’re seeing is a unique chance for markets, especially in Africa and other emerging regions, to bypass old systems and adopt digital infrastructure faster than more established markets,” Adewolu remarked during the session.
He also stressed the importance of human oversight in a world where automation is increasingly prominent. While AI and machine learning are becoming critical tools in areas such as risk management and trading, Adewolu noted that experienced professionals will continue to play a crucial role in interpreting data and ensuring market integrity.
The forum, which saw participation from leading institutions across the financial sector, also touched on the evolving regulatory environment.
Panellists underscored the need for a balanced approach that allows innovation to flourish while protecting market participants and maintaining investor confidence.
Closing remarks by Georgina Jarratt of ICMA and Emma Lovett of J.P. Morgan echoed the forum’s focus on the need for ongoing dialogue and collaboration as the capital markets sector navigates an era of rapid technological change.
The participation of Adebayo Adewolu at the ICMA FinTech & Digitalisation Forum signals Trium Limited’s commitment to staying at the cutting edge of digitisation initiatives in its markets. With the insights gathered from the forum, Trium is well-positioned to continue driving innovation in the sector.
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has retained the distribution rights to 12 Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels following the signing of a new multi-year, multi-territory agreement between CANAL+ Group and Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership.
MultiChoice
The new deal, which spans several regions across Africa and Europe, covers the distribution of HBO Max as well as the renewal of selected Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels. It represents a major milestone in the companies’ international collaboration and strengthens content offerings across MultiChoice Group territories.
MultiChoice disclosed that this agreement builds on earlier partnerships concluded in Europe. “It builds on the landmark agreements concluded in France in 2024,including the renewal of the exclusive pay-TV window for Warner Bros. Pictures films just six months after their theatrical release in France and the integration of HBO Max within select CANAL+ group offers – as well as in Poland in 2025, with the renewal of the distribution agreement for 22 thematic channels (including TVN 24 and Eurosport) and 4 free-to-air channels (including TVN).”
Under the renewed arrangement, MultiChoice Group will continue to distribute 12 Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels across its territories, with some channels offered on an exclusive basis. CNN International and Cartoon Network will remain exclusive to South Africa while being distributed non-exclusively in other markets. Cartoon Network Porto will be exclusive in Angola and Mozambique and non-exclusive elsewhere. Other channels such as Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, TNT Africa, Travel, ID and Cartoonito will be offered on a non-exclusive basis.
According to the partners, the deal reinforces CANAL+ Group’s channel portfolio on the continent. “This agreement enables CANAL+ Group to strengthen its entertainment, kids, news, and documentary channel offerings in African markets.”
The agreement is also expected to improve access for CANAL+ Group subscribers to Warner Bros. Discovery’s premium content through HBO Max and selected channels, including globally recognised series and films, further extending the studio’s international reach while consolidating MultiChoice’s content offering in key markets.
Nigeria Police Force has suspended nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy, hours before its scheduled rollout, in compliance with a Delta State High Court order.
Tinted glass permit
The policy, set for January 2, 2026, aimed to curb vehicle-related crimes but faced legal challenge from a private citizen against the Inspector-General of Police, the force, and Delta Police Commissioner.
An ex parte injunction issued in December 2025 restrained enforcement pending suit determination, prompting the hold announced by spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin on January 1.
Police entered appearance, filed preliminary objections, and sought injunction vacation; hearing adjourned to January 20, 2026.
The Nigerian Bar Association condemned initial police plans as “executive recklessness,” accusing disregard for rule of law, while police insisted no permanent bar existed on statutory duties.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun reiterated adherence to law while prioritising public safety via intelligence-led strategies during proceedings.
Mr. Thompson Sunday, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has reaffirmed the Corporation’s strict compliance with fiscal and financial regulations, including the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007, noting that the NDIC has consistently remitted the required percentage of its earnings to the Federal Government.
Mr. Sunday made this known during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Takang, as part of NDIC’s ongoing engagement with key stakeholders following his formal assumption of office in July 2025.
According to him, NDIC takes financial accountability and transparency seriously, stressing that the Corporation complies fully with statutory remittance obligations, including the payment of 20 per cent of gross earnings or 80 per cent of net surplus to the Federal Government, as applicable. He added that NDIC also submits its financial statements ahead of statutory deadlines.
The NDIC MD/CE explained that this culture of compliance aligns with the Corporation’s role as a key institution within Nigeria’s financial safety-net, charged with protecting depositors and promoting confidence in the banking system. He emphasized that adherence to fiscal discipline remains central to NDIC’s credibility and effectiveness.
Mr. Sunday further disclosed that NDIC also complies with the Federal Government’s 50 per cent cost-to-income ratio policy, although he noted that the policy poses operational constraints. He explained that the deductions affect NDIC’s ability to build a strong Deposit Insurance Fund, which is needed to respond effectively to bank failures.
He stressed that international best practices under the Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance issued by the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) require deposit insurers to maintain adequate funds to reimburse depositors when banks fail without recourse to government, adding that the NDIC is seeking an exemption to strengthen its capacity in this regard.
Mr. Sunday described MOFI as a critical stakeholder, noting that the Federal Government, through MOFI, holds a 40 per cent equity stake in NDIC. He said sustained collaboration with MOFI is essential to ensuring that NDIC continues to meet its obligations to government while effectively safeguarding depositors’ funds.
In his remarks, Dr. Takang commended the NDIC for its exemplary collaborative spirit and acknowledged the Corporation’s compliance with fiscal regulations. He assured that MOFI would continue to engage the Federal Ministry of Finance on NDIC’s behalf, noting that a strong NDIC is vital to sustaining confidence in Nigeria’s financial system.
Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation, transparency and accountability, with Mr. Sunday reiterating that NDIC remains focused on balancing regulatory compliance with its overriding mandate of depositor protection and financial system stability.
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