Updates

SEC Declare Activities of FinAfrica Investment Illegal

December 28, 2021/SEC Nigeria The attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (“SEC”) has been drawn to the activities of an Illegal Operator (FINAFRICA INVESTMENT LIMITED). The Company claimed to be an Investment Company that engages in Business Development in Commercial sectors of the economy and uses the funds […]

SEC Says Fund/Portfolio Managers to Pay Annual Regulatory and Supervision Fees

December 27, 2021/SEC Nigeria The Commission hereby draws the attention of all registered Fund/Portfolio Managers to the SEC Rule on Annual Supervision Fees for Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) and Regulatory Fees for Discretionary and Non-Discretionary Funds/Portfolios issued on January, 21 2021 and the amendment thereto issued on December 20, 2021, which provides […]

Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 8.5%* This Holiday Season

December 26, 2021/Mastercard It’s been a resurgent season for retailers as consumers stocked their carts with gifts and gadgets. According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, holiday retail sales excluding automotive increased 8.5% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24. Notably, online sales grew 11.0% compared to the same period last year, […]