Eguarekhide Longe, managing director, NASD Plc speaks on how businesses can leverage capital market to access long-term funding for sustainable growth, noting the opportunities available to SMEs on the NASD OTC Exchange, writes Iheanyi Nwachukwu. Excerpts
How can capital market financing support innovation among SMEs?
Innovation often requires substantial investment and time before returns are realised. Through access to long-term capital, SMEs can fund research and development, adopt new technologies, digitise operations, and introduce innovative products and services. Such investments enhance efficiency, improve customer experience, and strengthen competitiveness. Capital market funding therefore enables businesses to pursue innovation without being constrained by short-term financing pressures.
How can the alternative securities market help bridge financing gaps for medium-sized enterprises and emerging businesses?
The alternative securities market plays a critical role in addressing the financing gap faced by medium-sized enterprises and emerging businesses that may not yet meet the requirements of traditional exchanges
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