WHAT WE DO
Client Onboarding
Investor Onboarding
The CSCS investor onboarding service provides a seamless and standardized process for onboarding investor into the Nigerian Capital Market ecosystem. Through robust verification, digitized document processing and integration with key identity systems (BVN, NIN, etc.), CSCS ensures secure and compliant onbaording of retail and institutional investors.
Key Features
Streamlined KYC and identity verification
Faster account creation through automated responses
Enhanced security using national identity and BVN integration
Reduces onboarding errors and compliance risks
Ensures proper classification of client profiles for market operations
Supports different account category: individual, joint, corporate and estate accounts.
NB: Investors with an already existing Clearing House Number (CHN) are required to provide this information to their broker on new CSCS Account number creation. Whilst investors can have more than one CSCS Account, it is advised that investors should maintain one unique CHN.
To initiate this process, contact an accredited stockbroker.
Special Accounts Services – Retail/ Institutional Investor
Recognizing the evolving needs of investors, our Investor Account Services empower individuals to directly manage their investments, granting them greater control and leverage over their stockbrokers.
Through our secure digital platforms, investors can access their securities holdings, monitor transactions, and oversee their investment portfolios with ease.
This service enhances investor autonomy, transparency, and engagement in the capital market.
Key Features
Investor control
Consolidated holdings
Direct access to account portfolio
Flexible account structure
Compliance with regulatory requirements
Supports cross-border and institutional investment flows
To get started, complete the Special Account Request Form and a signature mandate card for future transactions or correspondence, ensuring the special account operates strictly on the owner’s instructions.
Submit via your designated broker (stockbrokers should submit through the Brokers Portal).
Stockbroking Eligibility Services
Eligibility checks to validate brokers and participants for trading & Settlement.
Key Features
Strengthens market integrity
Ensures only compliant brokers access the market
Reduces counterparty and operational risk
To get started:
Send a request to [email protected] to initiate your onboarding.
Settlement Banks Participation
CSCS settlement bank service ensures the accreditation and management of settlement banks responsible for funds settlement obligations. CSCS in furthereance enables clients of deposit taking financial institutions to receive setlement value into their acounts/wallets.
Settlement banks facilitate the cash payments, either on dividends or during securities trades, ensuring timely and secure transfer of funds to complement the transfer of securities within the depository system.
Key Features
Secure settlement ecosystem
Enhances liquidity management
Supports market trust and confidence
Email [email protected] to initiate registration.
Custodian Services
CSCS provides custodians with a suite of post trade solutions that ensures securities held are safe and adequately managed. These solutions helps streamline asset management, enhance transparency, and strengthen operational control.
Key Features
Comprehensive Account Services: Opening, maintenance and member code creation/renewal
Creation of segregated accounts for investors
Linking and delinking of brokers into custodian positions
Redistribution and separation of securities with full traceability
Issuance and Cancellation of DI & GDR
Change of Assets Managers
To get onboarded, send a request to [email protected] to initiate your registration.
LEI Services – All Institutional Participants
As the globally approved Local Operating Unit (LOU) for Nigeria, CSCS Plc assigns, renews, and maintains Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for entities that participate in financial transactions. This service strengthens regulatory compliance, enhances data accuracy, and reduces financial-risk exposure.
By enabling seamless verification of entity identities, it supports market integrity, global interoperability, and efficient participation in the international financial ecosystem.
Key Features
Global identification for institutions
Enhances compliance for global reporting standards
Streamlines cross-border transactions
CSCS Plc is Nigeria’s endorsed LOU by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF).
To obtain your LEI, email [email protected]
Member Code Setup & Maintenance
Member Code Management is the end-to-end administration and maintenance a unique identifier assigned to an approved capital market participant (stockbroking firm, custodian bank, settlement bank, or other accredited institution) following its successful onboarding into the Capital Market ecosystem. The service covers ongoing management to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
This code serves as the entity’s official operational identity across platforms, including trading, clearing, settlement, depository services, data reporting, and regulatory interfaces. It is a mandatory prerequisite for participating in market activities, enabling accurate transaction routing, account creation, system integration, and regulatory reporting.
Key Features
Ensures accurate mapping of transactions
Supports regulatory reporting
Reduces errors in settlement processing
For new users, get started by making a request to [email protected] to initiate your registration.
For existing users, upload the required documentation via the designated online portal
For enquiries, send an email to [email protected] or leave us a message using the form below.
