Kenya: President Approves New AML Act
On March 3, 2017 the President of Kenya signed the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money …
Kenya: Communications Authority Announces Mobile Financial Services Interoperability Network
On January 22, 2018, the Communications Authority in Kenya announced an interoperability agreement between mobile …
Kenya: Guidance Note on Conducting Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing Risk Assessments
The Central Bank of Kenya has issued a guidance note which aims to assist financial …
Nigeria: Implementation of Cash-Less Policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a circular on the cash-less policy, which …
Unregulated Lotteries Are Blockchain's Most Popular Products
The drastic rise in enthusiasm for cryptocurrency over the past year has led to a …
Fresh Government Push To Reverse Kenya Tax Hike Unveiled
Kenya’s divisive gambling taxes are once again headed for change, as government MPs back fresh …
South Africa: Financial Sector Regulation Bill
The National Treasury published a revised draft of the Financial Sector Regulation (FSR) Bill. This …
Seychelles: National Risk Assessment Summary Report for 2017
On May 23, 2018, the Ministry of Finance in Seychelles released a summary report on …
South Africa: Parliament Passes AML Reforms
On February 28, 2017 the South African parliament passed the Financial Intelligence Centre Bill, which …