Fintech
Global: EBANX Secures In-Principle Approval for Major Payment License in Singapore
Global payments provider EBANX has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. ...
Regulatory
Global: Bank of England’s Bailey: Inflation Slowdown Continues, 2025 Surge Temporary
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey has reassured that inflation is slowing, and an anticipated rise in price growth later in 2025 ...
Global
Global: HSBC Investors Support CEO’s Strategic Shift in Investment Banking
HSBC investors are backing CEO Georges Elhedery’s decision to scale down parts of the bank’s investment banking operations, even as expectations of a ...
Intelligence
Nigeria Faces Escalating Cybersecurity Threats in 2025: CSEAN Warns of Crypto Scams, AI-Driven Attacks
Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape is bracing for intensified threats in 2025, with cryptocurrency scams and AI-powered cyberattacks emerging as primary risks, according to the ...
Global
Global: Standard Chartered Partners with Animoca Brands, HKT to Launch HK Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
Standard Chartered has joined forces with Animoca Brands and HKT to establish a joint venture focused on issuing a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Personal Loans Surge by 37.76% in November Amid Inflation Pressures – CBN
Nigeria’s personal loan portfolio surged by 37.76% to N3.32 trillion in November 2024, reflecting the growing financial strain on households due to inflation ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN to Offer N700bn Treasury Bills Amid Liquidity Management Efforts
As part of its ongoing liquidity management strategy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to auction N700 billion worth of ...
Global
Canada Mandates Diversity Disclosure for Banks and Financial Institutions
Canadian banks and federally regulated financial institutions are now required to disclose the diversity composition of their boards and top executives under new ...
Nigeria
Fitch: Nigerian Banks on Track to Meet CBN’s 2026 Capital Requirement Deadline
Fitch Ratings has affirmed that Nigerian banks are making steady progress in their recapitalization efforts, ensuring compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s ...
Global
New Zealand Updates ‘Active Investor Plus’ Visa to Attract High-Value Foreign Investment
The New Zealand government has unveiled significant changes to its Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. ...
