L-R: Simbiat Bada, Managing Director, Zedcrest Stockbroking and Adedayo Amzat, CFA, Group Managing Director, Zedcrest Group.
By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Zedcrest Group, a leading financial services powerhouse with a strong footprint across asset management, investment banking, securities, and financing, has announced the appointment of Simbiat Bada as Managing Director, Stockbroking.
The appointment, approved by the company’s Board, follows Zedcrest’s acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers and aligns with its strategic vision to deepen market capabilities while delivering innovative, client-focused solutions that drive growth and strengthen its market position.
L:R – Ayooluwa Oladimeji, Executive Director, Commercial Solutions, Zedvance Finance; Simbiat Bada, Managing Director, Zedcrest Stockbroking; Adedayo Amzat, Group Managing Director, Zedcrest Group; Renah Osiemi, Managing Director, Zedcrest Asset Management; & Abass Akinsanya, Executive Director, Sales and Business Development, Zedcrest Wealth, at a press briefing held recently in Lagos.
Speaking at a media parley held at the company’s head office in Lagos, the Group Managing Director, Adedayo Amzat, CFA, disclosed that the appointment is subject to vetting by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He noted that Bada’s emergence underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its expertise in securities trading.
“Bada’s appointment reflects Zedcrest’s commitment to deepening its expertise in securities trading and delivering superior execution, advisory, and wealth creation opportunities for our clients,” he said. “It also reinforces our ambition to build a best-in-class stockbroking business that is responsive to evolving market dynamics.”
Also commenting, Chairman of the Zedcrest Board, Babatunde Sanda, FCA, expressed confidence in Bada’s leadership, stating that her experience and strategic insight will be instrumental in unlocking new opportunities and delivering sustained value for stakeholders.“We are confident that Simbiat brings the discipline, professionalism, and strategic insight required to strengthen Zedcrest’s position in the equities market,” he added.
Simbiat Bada is a certified investment professional with nearly a decade of experience spanning securities trading, asset management, sales, and business development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the American University of Nigeria, Yola, and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Lagos. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) and a qualified Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Prior to joining Zedcrest Securities, she held key roles at Vetiva Securities and WSTC Financial Services Limited, where she leveraged her expertise in trading, operations, and wealth management to drive performance and support business growth.
As part of its long-term expansion strategy, Zedcrest Group acquired RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers in 2024, subsequently rebranding it as Zedcrest Securities. The acquisition strengthened the company’s presence in the equities market, enhanced its trading capabilities, and expanded its offerings across the capital markets value chain.
About Zedcrest Group
Founded in 2013, Zedcrest Group provides a broad range of financial solutions across asset management, investment banking, securities, and financing. Its subsidiaries include Zedcrest Investment Managers (Zedcrest Wealth), Zedcrest Global Markets, Zedcrest Securities, Zedcrest Capital, and Zedvance Finance.
