2015-08-25 | FPR/DIR/CIR/GEN/05/012The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular to all merchant banks, outlining guidelines for their operations within the country. The CBN has amended regulations to allow merchant banks to own subsidiaries for capital market and asset management activities, addressing previous constraints. The circular details conditions for lending, investment, and intra-group transactions, with a focus on transparency and arm's length dealings.