Global
Global: KPMG hit with its biggest ever UK fine after ‘misleading’ regulators
A second investigation into how the collapsed outsourcer was regulated is still underway Big-four accountancy firm KPMG has been hit with the biggest ...
Regulatory
South Afica: Orange Guinea fined $1.09 million for network outages
Mobile network operator Orange Guinea SA has been fined GNF9.5 billion (US$1.09 million) by the country’s Regulatory Authority for Post and Telecommunications (L’Autoritie ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Orange Group Eyes Nigeria’s Technology Market, Meets NCC
Orange Group, a telecom investor and operator said it is interested in making an entry into Africa’s biggest technology market as it explores ...
Global
Global: UK regulators propose supervision measures for critical third parties
A discussion paper from the Bank of England (BofE), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) proposes new standards for monitoring ...
Global
Global: Bank of Ireland breached two UK banking rules – CMA
The British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said it intends to monitor Bank of Ireland UK’s future compliance with banking regulations after ...
Global
Global: Reserve Bank of India Is Working on ‘Phased Implementation’ of Central Bank Digital Currency
India’s Central Bank Digital Currency to Be Implemented in Phases A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) official and the minister of state in ...
Global
Global: Chinese Regulators To Fine Didi $1 Billion As Tech Crackdown Nears End
After a punitive year-long investigation into Didi Global, China’s version of Uber, Beijing regulators are finally preparing to wrap up the investigation into ...
Regulatory
South Africa: Fintechs are set to transform cross-border payments in Africa, Ukheshe
For centuries people have crossed borders to live, work, and trade. While cross-border payment systems are crucial for financial inclusion and growth in ...
Global
Global: Wizz Financial gets nod from UK’s FCA to acquire UAE Exchange UK
Global fintech firm Wizz Financial has received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to complete the acquisition of UAE Exchange UK. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Nigeria promises proactive regulation as emerging technologies rise
The Government of Nigeria has announced that it is ready to address the challenges that may arrive with the advancement of the Internet ...