February 8, 2017/IOSCO A new report published today highlights the increasingly important intersection between financial technology (Fintech) and securities market regulation, and describes the impact it has on investors and financial services. The IOSCO Research Report on Financial Technology, published by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), describes a […]
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Silvertree acquires Nigeria’s TopCheck, forming Africa’s largest price comparison group
February 8, 2017/Silvertree Holdings Silvertree Internet Holdings (http://Silvertree.holdings), Africa’s leading Internet platform, has acquired Nigerian price comparison site TopCheck (https://Topcheck.com.ng) for an undisclosed amount. TopCheck is Nigeria’s leading price comparison site for financial services offering free online comparison for insurance products, loans, and broadband internet plans. The website recorded fast […]
Drawbacks of Capital Control Measures Under the Proposed Forex Amendment Bill
Culled—Proshare February 8, 2017/Detail Solicitors BACKGROUND Nigeria has maintained a liberalized foreign exchange market since the enactment of the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act in 1995. The Act established an autonomous foreign exchange market and guaranteed the unconditional transferability of capital in any convertible currency by end users. […]
