Innovation

Blockchain and Smart Contracts Have a ‘Dark Side,’ Says Researcher

The immutability of blockchain ledgers and smart contracts have a “dark side,” argues UPenn professor Kevin Warbach. Blockchain technology crystallizes the rise of ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 3, 20200

Regulatory

About 50% of Financial Authorities In Southeast Asia Have Developed Regtech Initiatives

About 50% of financial authorities in Southeast Asia have developed regtech initiatives, showcasing a wider trend among regulators across the region as these ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 3, 20200

Regulatory

3 Common Compliance and Regulatory Pitfalls to Watch for in H2 2020

Using regulation to one’s advantage is the main factor of an innovative fintech business. The best way to achieve it is closely monitoring ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 3, 20200

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Innovation

7 Fintechs in South East Asia That’s Making Financial Inclusion Its Mission

Over 70% of adults in Southeast Asia currently lack sufficient access to financial services and millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 3, 20200

Startup

Meet Raise, a private equity exchange simplifying the future of fundraising in Africa

For good reason, startups are excited when they announce the close of a funding round. While not a guarantee of future success, navigating ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 3, 20200

Regulatory

Advancing Policy – Regulator and Industry Coordination Key to Swift Implementation

The art of enacting legislation in a timely fashion requires strong cooperation between regulators and industry officials. “Coming together is a beginning, staying ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 3, 20200

Regulatory

BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Calls for Regtech Solutions for Regulatory and Supervisory Challenges

The Saudi G20 Presidency and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub recently launched the G20 TechSprint Initiative to highlight the potential for new ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 3, 20200

South Africa

How Lockdown has Highlighted the Benefits of Remote Banking in South Africa

The advantages of digital transacting over other modes of banking have been highlighted by the lockdown. Although remote banking has been gaining ground ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 2, 20200

Nigeria

Petroleum Regulatory Agency set to reduce petrol price across Nigeria

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has announced a new pump price band of N121.50 to N123.50 per litre for Premium Motor ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 2, 20200

Opinions

Why More Startups Should Aim to Be ‘Camels’ Than ‘Unicorns’

Coronavirus has laid bare the downsides of Silicon Valley’s obsession with unicorn hunting. Back in 2013, when VC Aileen Lee coined the term unicorn for startups ...

By Regtech AfricaJune 2, 20200