Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Commits to Transparency and Fairness in Fintech Regulation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency and integrity in regulating the country’s fintech sector. During a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC to Unveil Fintech Guidelines in 2025 – Agama
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to introduce comprehensive regulations for the country’s fintech sector by 2025. In a statement ...
Regulatory
Nigeria: NAICOM Reaffirms Commitment to Enforcing Regulatory Standards
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards across the insurance industry to foster transparency, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Telecom Operators Urge Action to Resolve N250bn USSD Debt
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has urged regulators to implement concrete measures to address the lingering N250 billion debt owed ...
Botswana
Botswana Central Bank Highlights Minimal Crypto Risks, Stresses Need for Regulation
Botswana’s central bank has identified minimal immediate risks to the country’s financial stability from cryptocurrency markets but has emphasized the importance of proactive ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Payaza Secures N50 Billion Commercial Paper Approval from FMDQ
In a landmark financial achievement, Payaza, a leading African financial services provider, has received approval from FMDQ Exchange for a N50 billion Commercial ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenOp to Introduce New Pension Service Providers
The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has announced plans to introduce four pension service solution providers starting April 1, 2025. This ...
Regulatory
Global: French Regulator Grants Crypto Authorization to BPCE’s Hexarq
Hexarq, the cryptocurrency subsidiary of French banking giant BPCE, has received authorization from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) to operate as a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Ramps Up FX Sales to Defend Naira Amid Market Pressures
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intensified its efforts to stabilize the naira by conducting aggressive forex interventions over four consecutive trading days. ...
Regulatory
Global: CFPB Files Lawsuit Against JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Over Zelle Fraud
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated legal action against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, alleging that these institutions ...
