Global

Global: Revolut and Visa Challenge PSR’s Plan to Cap Cross-Border Payment Fees

Revolut and Visa have launched legal challenges against the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) over its decision to impose a cap on interchange fees ...

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Nigeria

Nigeria: FATF Commends Nigeria, Approves Fifth Progress Report on AML/CFT Compliance

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has endorsed Nigeria’s fifth progress report, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its ...

By Regtech Africa5 days ago0

Regulatory

Saudi Arabia’s SAMA Grants License to Tamara Finance for Consumer Lending and BNPL Services

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially licensed Tamara Finance, expanding the country’s consumer finance and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) sector. With this addition, the ...

By Regtech Africa5 days ago0

Fintech

Egypt’s Fintech Boom: A 5.5-Fold Growth Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation

Egypt’s financial technology sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion, creating a dynamic ecosystem that now comprises over 177 fintech startups and Payment Service Providers ...

By Regtech Africa5 days ago0

Africa

Payaza Africa Appoints Frank Anwelle as Country Manager for Liberia and Sierra Leone to Drive Growth and Financial Inclusion

Payaza Africa, a leading fintech innovator revolutionizing international payments and SME financial solutions, has appointed Frank Anwelle as Country Manager for Liberia and ...

By Regtech Africa5 days ago0

Africa

PAPSS Expands in Eastern Africa as KCB Group and Bank of Kigali Lead Cross-Border Payment Integration

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), spearheaded by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and ...

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Africa

Africa: Kaspersky and Smart Africa Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across the Continent

In a major stride toward securing Africa’s digital ecosystem, Kaspersky has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This ...

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Africa

Africa: Network International Partners with Airtel Money to Advance Digital Payments Across Africa

Network International, a prominent digital commerce facilitator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has joined forces with Airtel Money, the mobile financial ...

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Ghana

MTN Ghana Strengthens Financial Inclusion Amidst Strong Growth in 2024

MTN Ghana continues to drive financial inclusion as a core pillar of its growth strategy, enhancing its myMTN and Mobile Money (MoMo) platforms ...

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News

Nigeria: CBN Rejects N1.2 Trillion in OMO, Treasury Bills Bids Amid Rate Cuts

Investor demand for Nigeria’s short-term fixed-income instruments remains strong as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to attract both local and foreign ...

By Regtech Africa5 days ago0