Global
FCA Expands Support for Startups and RegTech Innovations in 2025–2026 Work Plan
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at streamlining regulatory access for startups and accelerating the development of ...
Global
Global: Bank of America Commits $4 Billion to AI and Emerging Tech in 2025 to Drive Financial Innovation and Efficiency
In a bold move to solidify its leadership in financial innovation, Bank of America (BofA) has announced a strategic investment of $4 billion ...
Global
Global: OCC Alerts Congress to Major Cybersecurity Breach Impacting Sensitive Regulatory Data
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially informed Congress of a major cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to ...
Fintech
Nigerian Banks Invest ₦269 Billion in Tech Upgrades Amid Rising Fintech Competition and Regulatory Pressure
In a bold move to modernize operations and stay ahead in an increasingly digital financial ecosystem, six major Nigerian banks collectively spent ₦268.7 ...
Liberia
Internet Disruption in Liberia Traced to ACE Submarine Cable Damage
Liberia has been experiencing persistent Internet disruptions, and the root cause has now been identified—a critical fault in the Africa Coast to Europe ...
Global
Germany Slams U.S. Tariff Policy, Urges Unified EU Response Amid Rising Trade Tensions
Germany’s outgoing Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, has issued a strong rebuke of the United States’ latest tariff measures, describing the underlying principles of ...
Fintech
Global: Iliad Solutions Partners with PayVolution to Strengthen Payment Testing and Compliance Reach Across Africa and MENA
In a strategic move aimed at expanding its global footprint, UK-based Iliad Solutions, a leading provider of payment testing and certification platforms, has ...
Fintech
Global: Mondu Strengthens European B2B Payment Infrastructure via Strategic Partnerships with Payin3 and Lemonway
Berlin-based RegTech innovator Mondu is advancing its footprint across Europe through new strategic alliances with Dutch-based Payin3 and French payment platform Lemonway. These ...
Innovation
Kenya Unveils First Crypto Regulation Bill to Govern ICOs, Stablecoins, and Digital Asset Platforms
In a landmark move signaling a shift in its digital finance strategy, Kenya has introduced its first comprehensive legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency ...
Global
Global: HSBC Appoints Natalie Blyth to Lead Sustainable Finance and Transition Strategy for CIB Division
In a strategic move to strengthen its sustainability agenda, HSBC has appointed Natalie Blyth as Global Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition for ...