Regulatory
Global: IOSCO Warns of Legal and Regulatory Risks in Emerging Tokenisation Market
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a new report highlighting the risks and regulatory challenges associated with the growing tokenisation ...
Kenya
Kenya: KRA Plans to Introduce a New Automated Digital System to Validate Tax Returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is rolling out a new automated digital system to validate tax returns starting January 1, 2026. This system ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: LCFE, PENCOM Forge Path for Pension Fund Investments in Gold-backed Securities
The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), and National Pension Commission (PenCom), have announced plans to explore strategies for expanding investment opportunities in gold-backed securities through Nigeria’s ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: ALTON Calls for Clearer Regulatory Boundaries in Nigeria’s Digital Economy Bill
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged the National Assembly to ensure clarity, collaboration, and regulatory harmony in the ...
Regulatory
Global: Bank of England opens consultation on stablecoin regulations
The Bank of England has published a consultation paper (CP) setting out its proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins, including a cap ...
Regulatory
Global: European Firms Warn of Stronger Economic Strain from US Tariffs by 2026
European businesses are preparing for a significantly sharper economic impact from U.S. tariffs and broader trade tensions in 2026, according to a new ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Laws strengthen bank-failure prosecution, says NDIC boss
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Mr Thompson Sunday, has stated that the new laws have strengthened the corporation’s ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Mops Up N11.43trn via T-Bills as 91-Day Rate Slides to 15.3%
In a bid to amid stabilise liquidity and manage inflationary pressures within the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), mopped up an estimated ...
Ghana
Ghana to adopt activity-based approach as it nears crypto regulation
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has released a draft policy paper setting out how the country plans to regulate virtual assets and virtual ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Sets Up Working Groups to Drive NIIRA 2025 Implementation
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced the rollout of its implementation framework for the National Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA) 2025, marking ...