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South Africa's New Regulatory Framework For Alternative Remittance Providers: What Businesses Need To Know

The Financial Surveillance Department of the South African Reserve Bank ("FinSurv") has released a comprehensive draft framework for the regulation of Authorised Alternative Remittance Providers ("ARPs").

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Overview Of Banking Regulation In Nigeria: Compliance & Risk Management

Banking regulation in Nigeria aims to ensure financial stability, protect depositors, prevent abuse of the financial system, and foster confidence in the banking sector. With increasing complexity arising...

Nigeria Finance

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Ethiopia's Forex Liberalization Continues: Highlights Of The New Amendment Directive

On February 12, 2026, the National Bank of Ethiopia issued the Foreign Exchange Amendment Directive No. FXD/04/2026 revising provisions of the Foreign Exchange Directive No. FXD/01/2024.

Ethiopia Finance

Mekdes & Associates

Who May Challenge An FSCA Decision? Practical Lessons On Locus Standi From Banxso Case

A recent decision of the Financial Services Tribunal raises a pointed question for regulated entities and individuals alike...

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

The New 200M Minimum Capital For VCs In Nigeria - Market Considerations

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

The Deal Talk 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Obtaining A Microfinance Bank License In Nigeria – All You Need To Know

Nigeria Finance

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Firmus Advisory

The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In Review: Regulatory Developments In 2025 And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Higher Capital Thresholds And New Vasp Licences: Key Takeaways From The Nigerian Securities And Exchange Commission's January 2026 Circular

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

A Legal Analysis Of The Securities And Exchange Commission's Revised Minimum Capital Framework For Capital Market Operators In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Financial Sector 2025 Round-Up And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

SEC Revises Minimum Capital Requirements For Regulated Capital Market Entities

Nigeria Finance

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Advocaat Law Practice

SEC Releases A New Minimum Capital For Regulated Capital Market Entities

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

SEC Revises Minimum Capital Requirements For FinTech Operators And Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)

Nigeria Finance

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G ELIAS

The Financial Sector 2025 Round-Up And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Firs Imposes 10% Withholding Tax On Interest From Short-Term Instruments

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Stren & Blan Partners

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

10 Key Benefits Of The Nigerian Tax Reform For MSMEs And Individuals

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Procedure For Setting Up A Trust In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

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Fund Finance

Draft Payments Industry Documents Published For Public Comment

In meeting its policy commitments and addressing the regulatory amendments required to implement the Payments Ecosystem Modernisation (PEM) Programme, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published two draft documents for public comment.

South Africa Finance

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Webber Wentzel

The FSCA Ushers In A New Era For Pension Fund Administrators After 23 Years

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has published Conduct Standard 2 of 2025 (the 2025 Standard), setting out reformed conditions for pension fund benefit administrators under section 13B(1) of the Pension Funds Act, 1956.

South Africa Finance

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Webber Wentzel

The Bank Loan That Disappeared: How One Missed Step Left A Security Trustee Hanging

In Nigeria's corporate finance space, there's an assumption that a few signed documents are enough to protect a trustee.

Nigeria Commercial

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Charis Legal Practice

Breaking The Bank: South Africa's Payment System Shake-up Welcomes Non-Bank Players

South Africa Finance

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ENS

A 2025 Playbook For Private Capital In Nigeria: Charting Change

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

CBN Suspends Dividend And Bonus Payments And Investment In Foreign Subsidiaries By Nigerian Banks

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

No Shortcut Around The Clock: Tribunal Reaffirms Firm Stance On Condonation In Pension Fund Disputes

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

An Overview Of The Regulatory Changes In The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In 2024 And Outlook For 2025

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Perils Of Using Funds That Do Not Belong To You

South Africa Finance

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ENS

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Commodities/Derivatives/Stock Exchanges

SEC Releases A New Minimum Capital For Regulated Capital Market Entities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out a major update to the Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) for regulated capital market entities...

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

The East African Insider – Week 27th December 2025-2nd January 2026

As we welcome 2026, we are pleased to share the first edition of this year's East Africa investment Newsletter and extend our best wishes to our readers and partners...

Worldwide Government

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Shikana Group

The Investment And Securities Act 2025 Navigating The Key Updates

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains Nigeria's apex regulatory body overseeing the capital market.

Nigeria Commercial

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

Joint Ventures 2025 - Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Finance

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GRATA International

Summary Of Key Changes To The Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Finance

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PwC Nigeria

Innovating Commodity Finance: The Legal Framework For Warehouse Receipts Under Nigeria's ISA 2025

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Regulatory Friction On The JSE: Questioning The Veto On SENS Disclosures

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

An Overview Of Key Provisons In Nigeria's Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Commercial

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Guardians Of The Rand: Potential Nationalisation Of The South African Reserve Bank

South Africa Finance

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ENS

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Listing Rules & Flotation

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

Capital Markets Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken South Africa

Guide On How A Private Company Can Go Public And Trade On The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX)

Going public is a significant milestone for any private company, offering access to capital, increased visibility, and enhanced credibility.

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

Capital Markets Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Ghana Commercial

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Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

Nigeria Commercial

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CLP Legal

Redefining The Bond Market In Mauritius

Mauritius Finance

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Orison Legal

Listing On The Growth Board Of The Nigerian Stock Exchange

Nigeria Commercial

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AELEX

Proposed Comprehensive Amendments To The JSE Debt Listings Requirements Move Closer To Implementation

South Africa Finance

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ENS

King IV: JSE Listings Requirements Update And Implementation Dates Announced

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Proposed Amendments To The JSE Debt Listings Requirements

South Africa Finance

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ENS

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Securitization & Structured Finance

IP Finance: Leveraging Intellectual Property Assets

IP Finance (Intellectual Property Finance) is the concept of treating intellectual property assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and design rights as economic and financial assets...

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O. Kayode & Co.

Unlocking Capital – Creating Security Interests In Nigeria's Upstream Petroleum Sector

The enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and the subsequent Nigerian Upstream Petroleum (Assignment of Interests) Regulations...

Nigeria Finance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Securitisation Comparative Guide

Securitisation Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Zimbabwe, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Zimbabwe Finance

Dube, Manikai & Hwacha Legal Practitioners (DMH)

Debt Securitisation As A Form Of Financing

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

A Constrained Budget Compels A More Ingenious Financing Option For Nigeria's Infrastructure Development Securitization

Nigeria Finance

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Perchstone & Graeys

Bank Loans In Nigeria: Types Of Collateral And Loan Documentation

Nigeria Finance

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Securitization & Types Of Security For Bank Loans In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Resolution Law Firm

Banks Taking Security Over Shares – A Review Of The Consent Requirements Under The Banks And Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020.

Nigeria Finance

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AELEX

Cliffton Limited Raises US$450 Million Through Senior Secured Notes

Mauritius Finance

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Appleby

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Latest Videos

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The Premier Compliance Event Returns To Mauritius! (Video)

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Axis Finance Act Series 2023 -Compliance (Video)

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Finance Act 2023 Briefings - Part 3 – Financial Services (Video)

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Orison Legal

Lawspectives: Debt Recovery By Gabriel Cornelius (Video)

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Webinar | Treating Customers Fairly – COFI's Effect On Lending (Video)

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ENS

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