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FBNQuest Funds Limited, the alternative investmentssubsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc is raising awareness on the opportunity ofprivate equity for portfolio enhancement, in addition to the use of traditionalinvesting assets. This was one of the key messages delivered at a virtualinteractive session with financial journalists focusing on the alternativeinvestments/private equity business, the financial markets, and the broadereconomy.

Ijeoma Agboti, the Managing Director of FBNQuest FundsLimited spoke of the organisation's focus on developing a broad platform thatwill provide diversification and return-enhancing products for clients throughvarious alternative asset classes. She stated "Since we were established in2003, FBNQuest Funds Limited has deployed in excess of N20 billion in over 70companies and assets across various portfolios, and we have continued topartner with our portfolio companies to deliver growth, capital and providevalue-creation support".

"We believe in working closely with our clients todeliver solutions that fall within their specific risk tolerance boundaries andmeet their overall portfolio objectives."

On the financial markets and the economy, the FBNQuestresearch team shared their views on the outlook for the Nigerian economy andpublic markets. Overall, analysts projected a moderate economic recovery in2021 for Nigeria as influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, but also pointed tothe undervaluation of several banking and telecom companies as attractiveinvestment opportunities for stock market investors.

"Information drives an investor's ability to read andmonitor the market. We think our research capability sets us apart in theNigerian market and underpins our value approach to investing in private andpublic companies. We are delighted to share our views and add value to thesocio-economic discourse". stated Tunde Abidoye, Head of Equity Research atFBNQuest.

FBNQuest has been recognized for outstandingtransactions delivered, receiving the award for Deal of the Year - Africa - Restructuring, the firm also received three Awards from EMEA Finance for theBest African Sukuk for the FGN N100bn Sukuk, Best Local Investment Bank (Nigeria) and Best AssetManager; as well as the FMDQ Gold Award for Most Innovative RegistrationMember.

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