Regulatory
Global: Banking Industry Urges Federal Reserve to Reconsider Debit Interchange Fee Cap Reduction
In addition to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s efforts to limit credit card late fees, banks are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s ...
Regulatory
Global: Updated US Cybersecurity Plan Revisits Digital Identity, But Offers Few Innovations
The U.S. government has unveiled the second iteration of its National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP), bringing digital identity back into focus, albeit ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Proposes N10 Million Penalty for Unapproved Securities Issuance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forward a proposal to impose a penalty of N10 million for the issuance of private ...
Regulatory
Global: Canada Imposes C$6 Million Fine on Binance for AML Breaches
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been fined C$6 million by Canadian authorities for violating money laundering and terrorist financing laws. The Financial Transactions and ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Presidential Committee Recommends VAT Increase and New Revenue Sharing Formula
The presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms has proposed an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate, along with a revision ...
Regulatory
Global: UK Government Introduces New Identity Assurance Principles
In a significant move aimed at upholding individual rights and fostering transparency in identity assurance services, the UK Government Digital Service has introduced ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Releases Roster of Accredited Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a comprehensive list of 44 licensed deposit money banks operating in Nigeria, now accessible on ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CAC Establishes Center for Bulk Registration of PoS Operators Ahead of July Deadline
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a dedicated center for the bulk registration of Point of Sale (PoS) operators across the country, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Exempts Several Transactions from Cybersecurity Levy, Including Salaries and Loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced exemptions for 16 transactions from the 0.5 percent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions, aimed ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN suspends charges on cash deposits
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks to stop charges on cash deposits until September 30, 2024. CBN disclosed this in a ...