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Africa: Zimbabwe’s Mobile Phone Registration Proposal Raises Concerns Over Privacy and Digital Surveillance

Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), is advancing a controversial proposal that would require every mobile phone, ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 14, 20250

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Global: Qatar Central Bank Enhances Mobile Payments with Multi-Wallet Functionality

In a move that reinforces its commitment to financial innovation and inclusive digital finance, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has unveiled a new ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 14, 20250

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Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank, Signaling Shift in Regional Financial Dynamics

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Treasury have formally approved the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) by ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 14, 20250

Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programme for Institutional Crypto Trading

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Global: Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programe for Institutional Crypto Trading

In a strategic move to enhance trust, transparency, and capital efficiency in digital asset markets, Standard Chartered has partnered with global crypto exchange ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 14, 20250

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Japan Grants Nigeria $30M to Establish Tech-Driven Start-Up Hubs in Abuja

In a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a $30 million grant agreement with ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 14, 20250

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Nigeria: FIRS Champions Tax Incentive Awareness to Empower Businesses and Drive Economic Growth

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing tax literacy among Nigerian business owners, farmers, and entrepreneurs by spotlighting ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 14, 20250

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U.S. Tech Investors Raise Red Flags Over Corruption, IP Gaps, and Digital Tax Risks in Nigeria and Kenya

Nigeria and Kenya—two of Africa’s leading technology hubs—are facing renewed scrutiny from U.S. tech investors over persistent governance and regulatory challenges that are ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 12, 20250

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Nigeria: Senate Committee Partners with Kuda to Boost Compliance and Transparency in Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem

Nigeria’s financial system is grappling with major compliance challenges, underscored by the revelation of over ₦3.4 trillion in financial infractions across federal Ministries, ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 12, 20250

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Global: Revolut Set to Launch U.K. Stock Trading as It Expands Regulatory Footprint and Investment Services

Revolut is preparing to introduce U.K.-listed stocks to its trading platform in the coming days, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 12, 20250

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HSBC Eyes Private Credit Market Amid Strategic Shift and Global Competition

HSBC is exploring potential entry into the fast-growing private credit market through possible partnerships with established private credit firms, according to a recent ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 12, 20250

Africa: Zimbabwe’s Mobile Phone Registration Proposal Raises Concerns Over Privacy and Digital Surveillance

Global: Qatar Central Bank Enhances Mobile Payments with Multi-Wallet Functionality

Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank, Signaling Shift in Regional Financial Dynamics

Global: Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programe for Institutional Crypto Trading

Japan Grants Nigeria $30M to Establish Tech-Driven Start-Up Hubs in Abuja

Nigeria: FIRS Champions Tax Incentive Awareness to Empower Businesses and Drive Economic Growth

U.S. Tech Investors Raise Red Flags Over Corruption, IP Gaps, and Digital Tax Risks in Nigeria and Kenya

Nigeria: Senate Committee Partners with Kuda to Boost Compliance and Transparency in Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem

Global: Revolut Set to Launch U.K. Stock Trading as It Expands Regulatory Footprint and Investment Services

HSBC Eyes Private Credit Market Amid Strategic Shift and Global Competition

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