Regulatory
Nigeria: CBN maintains 5% ways and means advances to govt
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that it will maintain its Ways and Means Advances to the Federal Government at a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Insecurity, High Interest Rates, and Multiple Taxes Hamper Business Growth – CBN Survey
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has identified insecurity, high interest rates, and multiple taxation as the main challenges faced by businesses in ...
Regulatory
Global: FDIC’s New Merger Guidelines Elevate Focus on Banking Sector Stability
The landscape for bank mergers is changing as new regulatory guidelines from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are set to raise the ...
Regulatory
Global: Japan Weighs Relaxing Crypto Regulations Amid Growing Blockchain Initiatives
Japan is reportedly exploring the possibility of loosening its regulations on the cryptocurrency industry, driven by an increasing number of domestic companies launching ...
Regulatory
Nigeria: NATCOMS Calls for Further NIN-SIM Linkage Extension as Telcos Begin Disconnecting Unlinked Lines
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the deadline for the National Identification Number ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Polaris Bank Accelerates Growth with New Board of Directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed a new full board of directors for Polaris Bank, marking a significant transition in the ...
Regulatory
Global: UK Banks Applaud Regulated Liability Network (RLN) Experiments
The UK’s Regulated Liability Network (RLN) is being hailed as a groundbreaking platform designed to foster innovation across various forms of money, including ...
Regulatory
Global: New EU Antitrust Chief Teresa Ribera Faces Challenges from Big Tech and Calls for Looser Regulations
Teresa Ribera, Spain’s current minister for ecological transition, has been nominated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take on the ...
Regulatory
Global: Hong Kong Prepares AI Guidelines for Finance Sector
The Hong Kong government is set to introduce regulatory policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance sector, with the ...
Regulatory
Global: Sweden’s Central Bank Urges Legislative Action to Safeguard Cash Access
Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, has called for regulatory measures to ensure that businesses and operators legally required to accept cash have access ...
