Global
Global: U.S. Banks Rally to Revise Basel Capital Rule Amidst Growing Opposition
On Tuesday, U.S. banks are set to advocate for a significant overhaul of a draft rule on bank capital in their ongoing efforts ...
Global
Global: RBI Proposes Draft Framework for Fintech Self-Regulatory Body in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft framework urging Indian financial technology (fintech) firms to establish a self-regulatory organization (SRO) ...
Global
Global: European Consumers Prefer Card Networks and PayPal for Everyday Apps Over Banks and FinTechs
The rising reliance on apps and connected devices globally has fueled consumer demand for an all-encompassing everyday app seamlessly integrating banking, shopping, and ...
News
Nigeria: Fitch Places Union Bank on Negative Rating Watch Following CBN Intervention
Fitch Ratings has taken action on Union Bank of Nigeria PLC’s (UBN) Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs), Viability Rating (VR), and National Ratings by ...
Egypt
Egypt Secures $250 Million Islamic Trade Loan Facility from AFC and ITFC
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic ...
Global
Global: Argentine President Supports Provinces in Launching Local Currencies
In a significant development, President Javier Milei of Argentina has pledged not to obstruct provinces’ initiatives to introduce their own currencies. This assurance ...
News
Nigeria: Pantami Expresses Concern Over Security Agencies’ Underutilization of NIN-SIM Data Tracking
Isa Pantami, the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has voiced disappointment over the failure of security agencies to effectively utilize the ...
Africa
Finnovex North Africa 2024: SEIZING THE FINTECH BOOM; INNOVATIONS RESHAPING THE FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE
Finnovex, the premier global platform dedicated to catalyzing discussions and insights within the financial technology sector, proudly announces the return of Finnovex North ...
Ghana
Ghana Concludes Debt-Relief Agreement, Facilitating Access to IMF Funding
Ghana has successfully secured a debt-relief deal with its bilateral lenders, including the Paris Club and China, marking a crucial step toward unlocking ...
News
Nigeria: FG Launches National Broadband Alliance to Accelerate Internet Speeds in Selected States
Nigeria is gearing up to implement the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria initiative in the first quarter of 2024, aiming to enhance broadband ...
