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It Is Better To Travel Well Than To Arrive – The FICA Travel Rule

South Africa has taken a significant step toward strengthening transparency in crypto asset transfers with the introduction of the "Travel Rule", now mandated under Directive 9...

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Understanding CBN's Dedicated Accounts For Investment And Management Of Remittances By Nigerian Diaspora

Early in the year, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the "Framework for the Operation of Non-resident Nigerian Ordinary Account and Non-resident Nigerian Investment Account" (the "Framework").

Nigeria Finance

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (April 2025)

This month, we examine pertinent guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") to players in the financial services sector. We have highlighted these key updates and their impact on the relevant stakeholders.

Nigeria Finance

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Famsville Solicitors

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (February 2025)

In this edition, we discuss the guidelines and circulars issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") in February, 2025. These regulations include updates in respect of the foreign exchange market and automatic teller machine transaction fees.

Nigeria Finance

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Famsville Solicitors

Securitisation Comparative Guide

Zimbabwe Finance

Dube, Manikai & Hwacha Legal Practitioners (DMH)

Client Update: CBN Reviews Documentation Requirements For PAPSS Transactions In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

CBN Reviews Documentation Requirements For PAPSS Transactions In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Bond Cancellation Process

South Africa Finance

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Bond Registration Process

South Africa Finance

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

A Look At The Central Bank Of Nigeria's Operational Framework For Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Accounts And Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Accounts

Nigeria Finance

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Lexworth Legal Partners

An Overview Of The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

South Africa Finance

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ENS

The Proper Placement Of Interest Rate Clauses In Lending Documents: Balancing Clarity, Compliance, And Borrower Protections

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Famsville: Finance Regulatory Updates (March 2025)

Nigeria Finance

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Famsville Solicitors

The Newly Approved Tax Reform Bill: A Voyage Into The Future Of Nigeria's Tax Allocation.

Gresyndale Legal

How To Retrieve Money Mistakenly Paid Into A Wrong Bank Account

Nigeria Finance

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Nomos Legal Practice

Adultery And Divorce In Nigeria: Legal Strategies For Proving Cases

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Review Of The Investment And Securities Act Of 2025

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Review Of Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 & GAID 2025 | Data Privacy In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

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The Trusted Advisors

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Secured Lending

Banking Regulation

Fund Finance

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

In the recent decision of NN and OB Transport CC and Others v Transport Sector Retirement Fund and Others, the Financial Services Tribunal dismissed the employer's application...

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

In 2024, the Nigerian banking and finance sector experienced significant regulatory changes driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN").

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Perils Of Using Funds That Do Not Belong To You

The Kimberley High Court recently confirmed that an account holder who uses funds in a bank account that do not belong to them will be liable for the loss suffered.

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Erroneous Bank Transfer: How To Recover Mistakenly Transferred Funds Legally

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

Fund Finance Laws And Regulations 2025 – Mauritius

Mauritius Finance

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Appleby

What Startups And Investors Should Expect From The Implementation Of The Nigeria Startup Act, 2022

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Road Accident Fund's Exclusion Of Illegal Foreigners

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Uganda Introduces Interest Rate Cap For Money Lenders

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ENS

Foreign Currency Disclosure, Deposit, Repatriation, And Investment Scheme: Central Bank Of Nigeria Implementation Guidelines

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

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Capital Adequacy/BASEL

Following the 2007 – 2009 financial crisis, it became evident globally that there were weaknesses in the financial regulation of commercial banks, specifically in relation to the liquidity...

South Africa Finance

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ENS

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

In 2024, the Nigerian banking and finance sector experienced significant regulatory changes driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN").

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Beyond Banks And Debt Markets:as A More Flexible Alternative Financing Option For Businesses

Securing capital is integral to the growth of any business and companies typically explore two primary avenues: debt financing and equity financing. While debt financing often involves traditional banks and capital markets.

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Regulatory Update: Increase In The Minimum Share Capital Requirements For Banks

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Islamic Finance In Nigeria: 2024 Year In Review And 2025 Outlook

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Differences Between Microfinance Banks And Money Lending Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Resolution Law Firm

The Effect Of Basel IV On Commitment Fees

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Exploring The Corporate Affairs Commission's Comprehensive Guidelines For Banking Sector Recapitalization

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

An Overview Of The New Regime For Bureaux De Change Operations In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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Securitization & Structured Finance

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

Due to developments in the financial sector, new and innovative financial techniques and instruments have been introduced to supply capital resources.

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria's infrastructure, currently valued at about 35% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is widely regarded as dilapidated and inadequate.

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

Raising Capital For Companies: Securitization As An Option In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Aekley Solicitors

AMCON And Toxic Assets: Optimizing The Securitization Option

Nigeria Finance

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LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

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Commodities/Derivatives/Stock Exchanges

An Overview Of The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025

The Nigerian capital market has undergone a significant regulatory transformation with the recent enactment of the Investment and Securities Act 2025 signed into law on March 31, 2025...

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

Understanding The Investment And Securities Act 2025: Key Innovations And Implications

The Investment and Securities Act 2025 ("the Act") marks a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's principal legislation governing investments and capital markets

Nigeria Commercial

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Review Of The Investment And Securities Act Of 2025

The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2025 was signed into law on March 31st, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, repealing and replacing the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2007...

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

ISA 2025: What Investors Need To Know About Nigeria's New Capital Market Law

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

Investment And Securities Act 2025 – The New Era Of Securities Exchanges

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken South Africa

Sale Of Foreign Exchange To Bureaux De Change Operators In The Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market

Nigeria Finance

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

An Update Of The Review Of The Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Code

Nigeria Finance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

High Court Of Kenya Shakes Up Financial Sector: Income Tax (Financial Derivatives) Regulations, 2023 Overturned

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

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Latest Videos

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

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Orison Legal

Axis Finance Act Series 2023 – Business Facilitation (Video)

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Lawspectives: Debt Recovery By Gabriel Cornelius (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Webinar | Treating Customers Fairly In The Time Of London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Transition (Video)

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ENS

Webinar | Retirement Funds: Key Developments (Video)

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ENS

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