Edun Calms Market Jitters, Promises Fair Capital Gains Tax As NGX Lists N100 MREIF To Tackle Housing Deficit

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : He urged the government to implement the Capital Gains Tax in a manner that preserves investor confidence.
57% : "Policies such as the Capital Gains Tax must balance government revenue objectives with investor confidence and market growth.
54% : "We have noted the concerns around the Capital Gains Tax and will continue to engage with the capital market to ensure decisions deliver optimal outcomes for both Nigerians and the market," he said.
53% : " Responding, Edun reassured investors that the government had taken note of concerns surrounding the Capital Gains Tax and would maintain open engagement with market stakeholders to ensure fair and growth-oriented outcomes.
52% : The event came amid cautious investor sentiment as the equities market navigates multiple headwinds -- from the proposed implementation of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and the ongoing US-Nigeria diplomatic rift to year-end portfolio adjustments and profit-taking by institutional investors.

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