Nigeria
Nigeria: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Resolving Private Sector Payment Delays – Bagudu
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing payment delays affecting the private sector, with a focus on improving policy ...
Global
Global: Bank of Canada Governor Hints at Accelerating Rate Cuts
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem has indicated the possibility of faster interest rate cuts in the near future, according to an ...
Regulatory
Chinese Government Proposes New Anti-Money Laundering Law to Tackle Emerging Fintech Risks
In the first half of 2024, the Chinese government reported that 1,391 individuals were prosecuted on charges related to money laundering. In response ...
Regulatory
Global: Ireland to Investigate Google’s AI Model for GDPR Compliance
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a cross-border investigation into Google Ireland Limited to assess whether the company adhered to EU data ...
Regulatory
Global: ECB Expected to Cut Interest Rates Again as Inflation Slows
As inflation eases and economic conditions worsen, the European Central Bank (ECB) is set to lower interest rates again on Thursday, but it ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Issues One-Month Deadline for PoS Operators to Integrate with Licensed Aggregators
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated that all Point of Sale (PoS) operators route their transactions through licensed Payment Terminal Service ...
Ghana
Ghana’s Securities Authority Grants Chipper Cash Broker-Dealer Licence
Chipper Cash users in Ghana will soon have access to an expanded range of financial services following the company’s recent approval for a ...
Global
Global: Arab Monetary Fund Official Praises Qatar’s Banking Sector Performance
Qatar’s banking sector continues to excel, securing a strong position among Arab countries, according to Dr. Fahad bin Mohammed Al Turki, Director General ...
Regulatory
Global: Wells Fargo Pledges to Strengthen AML Program Following OCC Agreement
Wells Fargo is once again under scrutiny from federal regulators, as the bank has entered into a formal agreement with the Office of ...
Regulatory
South Africa’s Information Regulator Includes Google and X in Election Integrity Investigation
South Africa’s Information Regulator has expanded its investigation into global tech giants, including Google, Meta (formerly Facebook), and X (formerly Twitter), over concerns ...
