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FOREX: CBN Implements Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System

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October 4, 2024
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By Chris Agabi

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announces the introduction of the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS), for Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) to be implemented not later than December 01,2024.
The CBN also said there will be a 2-weeks test run in the month of November 2024 ahead of the rollout.
Once the platform goes live Authorised Dealers would subsequently conduct all foreign exchange transactions in the interbank Fx market on the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System approved by the CBN where transactions will be reflected immediately a circular from the CBN signed by Dr.Omolara O.Duke, the
Director, Financial Markets Department said.
The circular also indicated that “the new system is expected to enhance governance, transparency and facilitate a market-driven exchange rate that will be accessible to the public. This development is expected to reduce speculative activities, eliminate market distortions and give the CBN improved oversight capabilities to effectively regulate the market.”
“The CBN will publish real time prices and buy/sell orders data from the system,and in collaboration with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), publish the rules for the EFEMS.The Nigerian FX Code and revised Market Operating Guidelines for the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market will also provide guidance to market participants” it further indicated.
The Authorised Dealers are therefore required to comply with extant guidelines and regulations governing the Nigeria foreign exchange market, and ensure that all necessary documentation,training, and systems integrations are concluded ahead of the go live date” the circular called.

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