A fixed-income and equities market maker on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, DLM Securities, unveiled its e-trade platform for stock trading in the capital market on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
The platform is an innovative online trading portal designed to provide retail and institutional investors with a seamless, efficient, and user-friendly experience in stock trading.
It delivers a seamless, technology-driven trading experience, offering real-time market insights, instant trade execution, and comprehensive account management with detailed reports and automated alerts.
With the platform, users can track their portfolio performance in real-time, while sub-brokers benefit from independent client management and commission concessions, ensuring a more efficient and transparent investment process.
DLM Securities, a subsidiary of DLM Capital Group, is a licensed broker-dealer regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and a trading member of the Nigerian Exchange, Financial Market Dealers Quotation, and the National Association of Securities Dealers.
Speaking at the unveiling, the Managing Director of DLM Securities, Mr. Isiaka Atanda, said, “e-trade is more than just a trading platform; it is our commitment to democratising access to investment opportunities, ensuring that both seasoned and first-time investors can navigate the capital markets with confidence and ease.”
He said with the platform, DLM Securities had redefined how investors engage with the stock market by providing real-time insights, instant trade execution, and a more transparent trading process.”
The Group Managing Director of DLM Global Markets, Mr. Babatunde Obaniyi, described the launch of the trading portal as a reflection of the vision of the DLM Capital Group to provide innovative financial solutions that contribute to the growth of the capital markets and the Nigerian economy.
He said the e-trade platform was designed to make investing more transparent, efficient, and accessible to everyone, from seasoned traders to first-time investors.
“We are not just enabling wealth creation but also creating a more robust and dynamic financial ecosystem,” he said.
Obaniyi said the platform was the company’s response to the growing demand for real-time, accessible, and intuitive trading solutions that cater for the needs of modern investors.
The head of research at DLM Securities, Mr. Olawale Alabi, said the platform integrated expert analysis with innovative technology, empowering investors to make confident trading decisions.
He said, “The Nigerian capital market is evolving, and so are investor expectations. Our online trading portal bridges the gap by delivering real-time market trends and analysis to every investor, anytime, anywhere.”
Allaying investors’ concerns about cyberattacks, Alabi assured them that the platform was built with robust security measures, incorporating advanced encryption, multi-factor authentication, and real-time threat detection to safeguard user data and transactions.
The Head of Operations at DLM Securities, Mr. Oluwafemi Bakare, said the company’s commitment to operational excellence is reflected in the e-trade platform.
He said the platform was designed to deliver a smooth and intuitive trading experience for all investors, regardless of their expertise.
At the unveiling, a live demonstration of the platform showcased its efficiency and user-friendly interface, earning applause from investors.
