Regulatory
Global: China to Introduce New Regulations on Market Access and Data Flows
Premier Li Keqiang announced on Sunday that China is set to carefully review issues related to market access and cross-border data flows, with ...
Regulatory
Global: HFSC Chairman Patrick McHenry Advocates for Transparency in Financial Regulation
House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) voiced concerns on Thursday (March 21) regarding the Basel III Endgame proposal and other ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Naira Surges by 4.55% as CBN Resolves FX Backlog
Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) clearance of outstanding foreign exchange orders, the naira has appreciated by 4.55%, reaching N1,492.61 per dollar. ...
Regulatory
Global: European Commission to Scrutinize Apple and Google Compliance with DMA
Reports suggest that the European Commission (EC) is gearing up to initiate thorough investigations into tech giants Apple and Google to assess their ...
Regulatory
Global: Genesis Settles with SEC, Agrees to $21 Million Fine for Unregistered Securities Offer
Genesis has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), agreeing to pay a civil penalty of $21 million for the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Successfully Clears Valid FX Transactions, Resolving Legacy Backlog
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has achieved a significant milestone by settling all valid foreign exchange backlogs, effectively eliminating a legacy backlog ...
Regulatory
Global: ISO 20022 Migration: Challenges and Acceleration in the Face of Fragmentation
The migration to ISO 20022, a universal financial messaging standard, is gaining momentum worldwide, yet faces hurdles and fragmented timelines across various regions. ...
Global
Global: EITC Granted Licenses by UAE Central Bank to Provide Fintech Services
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the acquisition of licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE, marking a significant step forward ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Grants Mamamoni Super Agent Approval to Boost Financial Inclusion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Mamamoni, a Nigerian fintech company, approval to operate as a Super Agent under the Payment ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: OurPass Set to Expand Banking Services with Acquisition of MFB License
OurPass, the e-commerce platform renowned for its one-click checkout feature and recent foray into business banking, is set to broaden its financial services ...