Regulatory
Global: Argentine President Proposes Bill to Penalize Central Bank Financing of Treasury
Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Thursday his intention to introduce a bill aimed at penalizing the central bank for financing the nation’s ...
Regulatory
Global: Germany’s Financial Regulator BaFin to Ease Restrictions on FinTech
Germany’s financial watchdog, BaFin, is reportedly poised to ease its stringent oversight on FinTechs, signaling a shift in regulatory approach. According to Bloomberg’s ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN and ONSA Forge Alliance to Combat Illicit Activities in FX Market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have formed a strategic partnership to investigate and ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CIBN Collaborates with Senate Committee to Discuss Proposed CIBN Act Bill
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) recently engaged with the leadership and members of the Senate committee to discuss the passage ...
Regulatory
Global: TikTok Commits to Minors’ Safety Amid EU Investigation
The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA), emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding the well-being of ...
Regulatory
Global: China’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Strategies to Restore Market Confidence
In a bid to restore confidence in China’s securities market, the country’s securities watchdog has initiated discussions with market participants, focusing on proposals ...
Regulatory
Global: EU Watchdogs Vigilant as Amazon’s iRobot Deal Falls Through
Amid Amazon’s recent decision to cancel its proposed acquisition of iRobot, concerns are mounting among European startups regarding the implications of heightened regulatory ...
Regulatory
Global: EU Authorities Ramp Up Enforcement Against Anti-Competitive Practices
European regulators have intensified their scrutiny of anti-competitive conduct within consumer product companies, signaling a robust crackdown on potential violations. According to the ...
Regulatory
Global: ECB Executives Address Banks’ Concerns on Digital Euro, Advocate Priorities
Amidst ongoing discussions surrounding the digital euro, European Central Bank (ECB) executives are responding to persistent objections raised by banks, emphasizing that many ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Fitch Warns Proposed FX Gateway Bank Could Impact Nigerian Banks’ Liquidity
Fitch Ratings, a prominent credit rating agency, has expressed concern that the proposed foreign currency gateway bank announced by the Central Bank of ...