Global

Real-time payment system set for launch in Iran

The Central Bank of Iran has given details about its recently announced instant payment system for the country’s banking and payment network. According to Central ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210

Nigeria

Nigeria accounting software startup Kippa raises $3.2M in pre-seed funding

Kippa, a bookkeeping app for small businesses in Nigeria has announced a pre-seed fundraising of $3.2 million. The startup is passionate about the ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210

Global

Trulioo receives approval from German authorities to verify users’ age

Identity verification company Trulioo has announced it received authorisation from the German Commission for the Protections of Minors in the Media to verify the ages of end ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210

News

Nigeria: Banking Sector Fraud Mostly Perpetrated by Insiders – EFCC

The EFCC declared in Abuja on Wednesday that most frauds in the banking sector were perpetrated by insider Information, Communication Technology (ICT) employees. ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210

Global

TradeTogether gets MAS exemption

Singapore-based TradeTogether, a fintech digital assets management company, has received a MAS exemption to manage cryptocurrency funds for high-net-worth and institutional investors. The exemption ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210

2. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia delivering the Key Note Address at the Mobile Telecom Industry Breakfast Meeting with H.E the Vice President.

Ghana

Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications seek increase in Taxable Mobile Money Transactions

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Kenneth Ashigbey, has asked government to increase the electronic transaction levy’s exemption ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210

Global

Ebay suspends direct debit payments in Germany due to possible fraud

Internet trading platform Ebay and payment service provider Ratepay have announced disabling the possibility to pay by direct debit in Germany. It is currently being investigated whether ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210

Global

EBA releases report on IFRS 9 monitoring

EBA has noted significant efforts in IFRS 9 implementation by EU institutions but cautions on some of the observed accounting practices, especially in the ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210

Africa

Ecobank Mobile App available in 33 African countries

Pan-African banking conglomerate Ecobank has released a new version of its Ecobank mobile app that allows customers access to online banking 24/7. The app helps ...

By Regtech AfricaNovember 25, 20210