IPO

Your Step-By-Step Guide to investing in IPOs

Learn what an IPO is, how IPO investing works, and the steps you need to take to participate in an IPO through i-invest

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Your IPO Readiness Checklist

Think of this as your pre-IPO checklist. Tick these off before the next opportunity arrives.

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  • Complete Your KYC?

    Your i-invest account should be fully KYC verified.

  • Bank Account Provided for Dividend Payments?

    Make sure a valid bank account is linked to your profile so any dividends declared on your investments can be paid directly into your account.

  • Next of Kin Added?

    Keep your account details complete and up to date. Please note that Next of Kin details are required for your CSCS account.

  • CSCS Account Created?

    Your CSCS account is essential for holding securities listed on the NGX. Check your i-invest profile to confirm whether yours has been created.

  • Funds Available?

    Have your investment funds ready so you’re prepared to act when an offer opens.

Check My Readiness

How to Set Up Your CSCS Account on i-invest

A CSCS account is where your securities are held electronically. If you're looking to participate in an IPO or buy shares, having your CSCS account set up is an important part of being investment-ready.

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  1. 1.Log In
  2. 2.Complete Your KYC
  3. 3.Add Your Bank Account
  4. 4.Add Your Next Of Kin
  5. 5.Your CSCS Account Will Be Created Automatically, Subject To Successful Verification And Processing
  6. 6.Once Your CSCS Account Has Been Successfully Created, You'll See Your CSCS Number Displayed Beside Your User ID On The App.
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Five steps for subscribing to an IPO in the i-invest app

Subscribe to an IPO on i-invest

Once there's an active public offer on i-invest, subscribing is straightforward.

**Public offers will only appear when there is an active offer available for subscription.

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