Sunday, 23 June 2013

NSE fines Julius Berger, Costain, others for defaulting

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Nigerian Stock Exchange has imposed a fine of N14.8m on Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Costain West Africa Plc and six other quoted companies for various infractions.

The information obtained by the NSE’s X Compliance report listed the infractions to include unauthorised publications, non-disclosure of material information and default in filing financial information within the stipulated period.

The Exchange noted that it applied the sanctions in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of Appendix 111 of the listing rules.

Last year, the Head, Legal Division, NSE, Tinu Awe, had announced that the Exchange would introduce whistle-blowing in 2013 to ensure full compliance with its rules and regulations by the operators.

Awe said that the aim was to strengthen the NSE regulatory framework to protect market integrity.

She reiterated the Exchange’s commitment to building a strong regulatory framework that would protect investors and restore their confidence in the nation’s bourse.

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