South Africa Confronts Debit Fraud, But Solution Still On The Horizon
South Africa is pushing banks to patch the country’s unique system of direct debiting, following …
Nigerian Regulators Attempting To Entice International Bookmakers
Nigerian regulators are hoping that efforts to change its tax system, competitive technical standards, increased …
In Depth: Telcos Eye Mobile Money Bonanza Among Nigeria’s Millions of Unbanked
Nigeria’s attempt to replicate the runaway success of Kenya’s mobile money ecosystem risks being tempered …
African Lotteries Expand Into Fixed-Odds Sports Betting
Fixed-odds betting turnover across African members of the World Lottery Association more than doubled between …
Regulatory News Updates – February 1, 2019
Regulate Fintech To Ward Off Crypto In Emerging Markets, ECB Official Urges
Regulatory oversight of payment innovation in emerging African markets needs to be strengthened so the …
Mauritius: Central Bank Publishes National Payment Systems Act
On January 31, 2019, the Central Bank of Mauritius issued a notice on its official …
Tunisia: FATF Publishes Third Enhanced Follow-Up Report – December 2018
On January 28, 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published the third enhanced follow-up …