Fintech

Kazang and TymeBank Join Forces to Expand Financial Access in Underserved Communities

Kazang, a prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card-acquiring business under Lesaka Technologies, has partnered with TymeBank to improve cash withdrawal accessibility in South ...

By Regtech Africa6 days ago0

Global

Global: U.S. Regulator Eases Restrictions on Banks Engaging in Crypto Activities

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that national banks can engage in certain cryptocurrency-related activities without requiring prior ...

By Regtech Africa6 days ago0

Fintech

Nigeria: Carbon Resumes Debit Card Issuance in Partnership with Verve

Nigerian digital bank Carbon has resumed issuing debit cards through a new partnership with Verve, the Interswitch-owned card scheme, following a nine-month pause ...

By Regtech Africa6 days ago0

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 ...

By Regtech Africa6 days ago0

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 Africa6 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 Africa7 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 Africa7 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 Africa7 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 ...

By Regtech Africa7 days ago0

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 ...

By Regtech Africa7 days ago0