Regulatory
South Africa’s Digital Currency Study Ongoing – Central Bank Governor
South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has once again confirmed that the central bank is presently studying the feasibility of issuing ...
Global
Brazilian Central Bank Projects ‘Significant Migration’ to Digital Payments – Director
A significant migration from paper currency to digital means of payment will take place in the next few years, according to João Manoel ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Sets Fresh Operational Fees, Spectrum Prices for Telecom Operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission has set up an annual operating regulatory levy to ensure that all licensees are properly and equitably assessed to ...
Regulatory
Uganda: Non-Performing Loans Increase to 5.4 Per Cent
Bank of Uganda has said commercial banks’ asset quality declined slightly, with the share of non-performing loans increasing to 5.4 per cent from ...
Global
Ukraine central bank now officially allowed to issue digital currency
The Ukrainian government is moving forward with its central bank digital currency (CBDC) plans, as the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is now ...
Global
Okcoin secures regulatory approval in Malta and the Netherlands
Cryptocurrency exchange Okcoin may soon be opening its doors wider to crypto traders in Malta and the Netherlands following approval from key regulators. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN directs commercial banks to set up Forex teller points
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to set up teller points in designated branches for the sale ...
Nigeria
CBN to refund capital deposit, licensing fees to BDCs
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it will commence the refund of the N35 million minimum capital deposits to applicants of Bureau De Change ...
Global
Ireland secures agreement to draft Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill
Ireland’s Minister for Finance has received agreement from his Cabinet colleagues to approve the drafting of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill. ...
Global
BISIH and Monetary Authority of Singapore to enhance real-time payments connectivity
The Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub Singapore Centre and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have published a proposed blueprint for enhancing global payments network ...
