Africa

October 21, 2019

Regulator clarifies forex trading in Namibia

The Bank of Namibia has clarified forex trading in Namibia.   According to the regulator, the exchange or conversion of the Namibia Dollar into any foreign currency is regulated to control the use of Namibia’s foreign currency reserves in the best interest of the economy.   Further details are available
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September 17, 2019

Nigeria: Implementation of Cashless Policy

In a circular to all Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that charges will apply on cash deposits made in select states in Nigeria, effective September 18, 2019.    According to the CBN, there will be two percent processing fees for any cash
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September 15, 2019

Nigeria: Issuance and treatment of Bankers Acceptances and Commercial Papers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced Guidelines on the Issuance and Treatment of Bankers Acceptances (BAs) and Commercial Papers (CPs), aimed at deepening and facilitating the effective and efficient functioning of the Nigerian money market.   The introduction of the guidelines, according to the regulator, will ensure uniform
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September 10, 2019

Nigeria: Draft Prudential Guidelines for Development Finance Institutions

The Central Bank of Nigeria has published for comment draft Prudential Guidelines for  Commercial, Merchant and Non-Interest Banks.   The regulator, in June 2010, issued the revised Prudential Guidelines to deposit money banks in Nigeria as part of its efforts at enhancing the quality of banks’ assets.   According to
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July 21, 2019

Banking: Recent Regulatory Developments

…a review of recent regulatory developments across the globe.   REGULATORY CHANGES   i) Canada: Advisory Committee on Open Banking   The Government of Canada launched Advisory Committee on Open Banking (Committee). The Committee, according to the Government, is the first step in a review of potential merits of open
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