Global
Global: EU to Review US Restrictions on Tech Investments in China
The European Commission of the EU has revealed its intention to evaluate the recent U.S. ban on new American investments in China, particularly ...
Global
Global: US Federal Reserve Outlines Guidelines for Banks in Stablecoin Transactions
State banks within the U.S. Federal Reserve system seeking to partake in transactions involving dollar-backed tokens like stablecoins must secure written supervisory nonobjection ...
Regulatory
South African Regulator Advises Against Vodacom Group’s $696 Million Fiber Deal, Appeal Expected
Vodacom Group Ltd’s intended $696 million acquisition of two fiber operators in South Africa faces a hurdle as a local antitrust watchdog recommends ...
Global
Global: Additional Banks Face Significant Fines for Unauthorized WhatsApp Usage
Wells Fargo and BNP Paribas are among the recent banks to incur multi-million dollar fines from US regulators due to employee engagement with ...
Global
Global: FCA Issues Warning on Loan Fee Fraud Amid Financial Strain
As financial pressures mount for UK citizens this summer, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is alerting the public to be vigilant for signs ...
Global
Global: Visa UK Implements New Measures to Safeguard SMEs Against “Friendly Fraud”
Visa UK has unveiled a series of innovative measures designed to shield small businesses from the escalating rates of ‘friendly fraud,’ where cardholders ...
Global
Global: Siemens Collaborating with Austrian Authorities in Corruption Investigation
Siemens is engaged in cooperation with Austrian authorities in an ongoing investigation into potential corruption linked to contracts related to hospital construction. The ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Data Protection Commissioner Highlights Data Law’s Impact and Challenges
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner for the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, discusses the implications of the new Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, ...
Global
Global: Block to Close European P2P Payments Brand Verse
Block has announced the closure of its P2P payments brand Verse within the EU, along with its BNPL platform Clearpay in Spain, France, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Corruption Allegations Against Malami Under Investigation by ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is currently investigating allegations of corruption and abuse of office against Abubakar Malami, ...