Financial Markets
FirstBank UK operates in African financial markets, providing liquidity and execution services in selected products, subject to client eligibility and market conditions.
Markets
Services
We facilitate access to:
– African Eurobonds
– Selected African foreign exchange markets
– Repo and collateralised financing transactions
These services are provided to support clients’ own investment and risk management activities.
Market Access
Our Financial Markets team enables:
– Secondary market liquidity in African fixed income instruments as a market-maker
– Execution services and hedging solutions across selected African currencies
– Collateralised financing through repo transactions
All services are subject to internal approvals, applicable documentation, and prevailing market conditions.
Clients
Services are available only to:
– Professional Clients
– Eligible Counterparties
Clients should have sufficient experience and understanding of emerging market instruments and associated risks.
Risk Disclosure
Transactions in African and emerging markets involve risks, including market volatility, liquidity constraints and credit risk. These products may not be suitable for all investors.
Clients are responsible for assessing the suitability of any transaction and should ensure they fully understand the risks involved before transacting.
Regulatory Notice
This communication is a financial promotion directed exclusively at Professional Clients and Eligible Counterparties as defined by the Financial Conduct Authority.
It is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Specialist Access to African Financial Markets
FirstBank UK provides professional clients with specialist access to African Eurobonds, African FX markets, repo instruments and liquidity solutions.
Our Financial Markets team supports institutional investors looking for transparent pricing, consistent liquidity and informed access to African fixed income and currency markets.
We combine market expertise, technology‑enabled execution, and a strong regional presence to help clients navigate emerging market opportunities responsibly.
Opportunities and key risks
FirstBank UK aims to help professional clients make informed, risk‑aware decisions when accessing African markets. Information on this page is provided for general information only and does not constitute investment advice.
Potential benefits (subject to market conditions):
- Access to liquidity in selected African Eurobonds and FX markets
- Transparent pricing and execution (subject to market liquidity and volatility)
- Access to experienced African markets specialists
- Technology‑enabled execution and reporting
- Support for emerging‑market investment strategies within a client’s own framework
These benefits are subject to market conditions and associated risks outlined below.
African and emerging market instruments can involve risks that may not be suitable for all investors. These risks include (but are not limited to):
- Market risk: bond and currency prices may fluctuate significantly, and valuations may change quickly.
- Liquidity risk: some instruments may trade infrequently, and stressed markets may reduce available liquidity or widen bid/offer spreads.
- Credit & sovereign risk: issuers or sovereigns may experience credit deterioration, restructuring, or other credit events.
- FX volatility: African currencies may experience periods of heightened volatility and reduced convertibility/liquidity.
- Regulatory, legal & operational risk: market structure, documentation standards, settlement conventions and legal/regulatory regimes may differ from developed markets and may change.
Good practice / next step: Professional clients should ensure they understand the relevant risks, documentation and costs before entering into any transaction and should seek independent legal, tax or other professional advice where appropriate.
This summary is not exhaustive and does not identify or describe all risks that may be associated with the instruments or services referenced.
Who Our Services Are For
Our Financial Markets services are designed exclusively for:
- Professional Clients
- Eligible Counterparties
- Institutional investors experienced in emerging market instruments
These services are not suitable for retail clients.
Client categorisation will be confirmed during onboarding in line with FCA requirements.
How We Support Informed Decisions
We provide professional clients with:
- Clear information on market conditions
- Transparent pricing and execution
- Detailed product explanations
- Access to experienced market specialists
- Additional risk information on request
This allows clients to evaluate opportunities responsibly and in line with their own investment frameworks.
Financial Markets
Our Financial Markets team operates as a specialist liquidity provider in African Eurobond and currency markets, delivering reliable and competitive market access. We are committed to unlocking Africa’s investor base by offering seamless access to African FX and fixed income markets, supported by deep market expertise and robust execution.
Leveraging advanced trading technology and seasoned market practitioners, FirstBank UK provides consistent liquidity and responsive pricing across its coverage markets—underpinned by a strong focus on innovation, client service, and trading excellence
Capital Markets
Access to African Eurobond markets through our trading platform, subject to market conditions and eligibility.
Our Financial Markets Services
Services
- African Eurobonds
- Selected African foreign exchange markets
- Repo and collateralised financing transactions
These services are provided to support clients’ own investment and risk management activities.Market Access
- Secondary market liquidity in African fixed income instruments as a market-maker
- Execution services and hedging solutions across selected African currencies
- Collateralised financing through repo transactions
All services are subject to internal approvals, applicable documentation, and prevailing market conditions.Clients
- Professional Clients
- Eligible Counterparties
Clients should have sufficient experience and understanding of emerging market instruments and associated risks.Risk Disclosure
Regulatory Notice
Clients
- Professional Clients
- Eligible Counterparties
Clients should have sufficient experience and understanding of emerging market instruments and associated risks.African Eurobonds
African Foreign Exchange
NGN-Dominated Securities
Services may not be available in all jurisdictions and are subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Regulatory Disclaimer
This communication is a financial promotion directed exclusively at Professional Clients and Eligible Counterparties as defined by the Financial Conduct Authority.
It is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Services may not be available in all jurisdictions and are subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Contact Our Markets Team
Professional clients and eligible counterparties can contact our Markets team to discuss eligibility and access.
