Regulatory
European Consumer Centre introduces stricter authentication regulations in Germany
The European Consumer Centre (ECC) has announced that online credit card payments will only be permitted with strong authentication. On the 15th of March, it will ...
Regulatory
NSE finalizes Demutualization process, as SEC and CAC grant regulatory approval
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has finally completed its demutualization process, following statutory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Corporate ...
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Regulated Stablecoin Launches in New Zealand
A New Zealand-based firm says it has created the country’s first legal stablecoin, one backed by the country’s dollar. According to a press ...
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Central Bank of Ireland to hold individuals accountable over Davy deal scandal – Minister
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath said that the Central Bank’s €4.1 million fine and rebuke of Davy over a bond-deal ...
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Indian Government Open to Exploring Cryptocurrencies Finance Minister Offers New Clues about Crypto Regulation
The Indian finance minister has finally revealed clues about what is in the cryptocurrency bill that is due to be introduced in parliament. ...
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London listing review outlines fundamental reforms to UK capital markets
An independent review commissioned by the UK Government into London’s listing market recommends liberalising the rules regarding special purpose acquisition companies (Spacs), and ...
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New CBOs Protocols for Bank and Credit Cards in Sudan
The Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) has issued a circular to commercial banks outlining controls and procedures for issuing and accepting international bank ...
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Kenya is preparing to crack down on a flood of high-interest loan apps
A new Kenyan bill seeks to license and regulate digital lending platforms in the country, in a bid to clamp down on the ...
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German regulator takes oversight of Greensill Capital as crisis deepens
The crisis engulfing Greensill Capital, a controversial bank that employs former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, mounted this week when it emerged that Germany’s ...
Regulatory
The Australian Finance Industry Association releases self-regulations on BNPL
The Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA), an industry trade group, has released the first version of self-regulations on the Buy Now Pay Later ...