Born from the cedar tree. Built to last.
The idea of “Kedari” emerged at a time when Nigeria's capital market and the global financial system were reeling from the effects of the 2008 financial crisis. In an atmosphere marked by uncertainty and widespread caution, a group of brave and ambitious professionals chose a different path. They stepped in boldly, determined to build an institution founded on resilience, innovation and long-term value creation — a true reflection of the origins of its name, Kedari, the Cedar Tree.
- 2008
Established
Kedari Capital Limited was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as an Investment Banking Firm.
- 2009
Licensed
Licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria as an Issuing House, and Fund/Portfolio Manager.
- 2009
Acquisition
Acquired Consortium Securities Limited (renamed Kedari Securities Limited), to provide brokerage services in the primary and secondary markets.
- 2010
Regional Expansion
Acquisition of First Atlantic Bank Limited (formerly a Merchant Bank) through a Special Purpose Vehicle, Kedari Nominees Limited. Under our management, the Bank transitioned to a full-scale universal bank in 2011, offering retail, corporate, and private banking services.
- 2013
Market Expansion
Established Kedari Ghana Limited, First Atlantic Asset Management Limited (FAAM) and First Atlantic Brokers Limited (FABR), expanding the Group's footprint across markets and sectors.
- 2015
Merger
Merger of Kedari Capital Limited and Kedari Securities Limited consolidating expertise and operational capacity. Became a member of the Nigerian Exchange.
- 2018
Recapitalization
Successfully facilitated recapitalization of First Atlantic Bank Limited to meet regulatory increase.
- 2018
Cross-border Acquisition
Sole Financial Adviser to First Atlantic Bank in the acquisition of Energy Bank, Ghana.
- 2019
Strategy Refinement
Participated in the Stanford SEED Program — a one-year business transformation program by Stanford Graduate Business School — underscoring our commitment to strong governance, leadership excellence and sustainable growth.
- 2025
Historic Listing / IPO
Financial and Transaction Adviser on the conversion of First Atlantic Bank into a public company and its listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
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