Nigeria
Nigeria: FG extends compliance deadline for data protection
The Federal Government has extended the deadline requiring organisations to comply with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019. The deadline ...
Global
Global: Binance Acquires Licensed Japanese Crypto Exchange — Prepares to Enter Japan as Regulated Entity
Binance Entering Japan Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it has acquired 100% of Sakura Exchange Bitcoin (SEBC), a Japanese crypto exchange service provider ...
Global
After FTX collapse, pressure builds for tougher crypto rules
Regulators must step in to protect crypto investors after the collapse of FTX, financial industry executives and lawmakers said at the Reuters NEXT conference this ...
Regulatory
U.S. Justice Department weighing new guidance on messaging apps, clawback policies -official
A woman walks past the U.S. Department of Justice Building, in Washington, U.S., December 15, 2020. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) ...
Regulatory
Barclays slapped with £8.4 million interchange fee fine
The Payment Systems Regulator has fined Barclays Bank £10 million for failing to supply retailers with full information about the fees attached to ...
Global
FTX Inquiry Sets Stage for Regulatory Turf War
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) isn’t the only one going in front of an audience this week. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam appeared before ...
Regulatory
EU Governments Could Ditch Facebook Platform Over Poor Data Handling
The Dutch government will stop using Facebook if private data handling is not improved. In a recent letter to Parliament, State Secretary Alexandra van ...
Global
Global: UBS invests in communications compliance platform Shield
UBS has joined a $20 million Series B capital raise for Shield, a workplace intelligence platform for compliance teams at financial services firms. ...
Global
Global: UK watchdog fines Swiss bank Julius Baer £18m
Britain’s financial watchdog has fined Swiss bank Julius Baer £18million for helping two ‘corrupt’ employees at a Russian oil group squeeze millions out ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA Backs Establishment Of Digital Innovation Hubs
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has supported proposals for the establishment of Digital Innovation Hubs in the country. Director-General of the ...