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Bahrain
The Sovereign Group
The Kingdom of Bahrain reported on 7 March that its 'Golden Licence' initiative had attracted a total of USD2.4 billion in investment from nine major projects across diverse sectors including financial services, manufacturing, ICT and tourism.
Raees + Co
The financial sector plays a pivotal role in Bahrain's economic growth, acting as the largest non-oil contributor to the Kingdom's GDP. Acknowledged as the GCC'S most established sector...
Egypt
Andersen in Egypt
Toxic assets, a term synonymous with financial crises and market turmoil, have long haunted the balance sheets of financial institutions worldwide.
Mauritius
International Economics Consulting Ltd.
International trade transactions play a crucial role in the global economy, facilitating the exchange of goods and services across borders.
Nigeria
Pavestones Legal
Previously, navigating the Nigerian Foreign Exchange market could be a challenge for foreign businesses and investors.
PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors
Stamp duties are a form of tax paid on documents or instruments executed in Nigeria. It is also paid on documents or instruments to be performed in Nigeria.
Andersen in Nigeria
On 28 March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in line with Section 9 of the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) of 2020 released a circular...
PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors
The Banking Sector Regulation Programme is a regulatory initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria that requires banks operating in Nigeria, to increase their minimum paid-in common equity capital to a specified amount ...
Bloomfield Law
On March 29, 2024, it was reported that stock investors gained Four Trillion, Four Billion Naira (N4,400,000,000,000) as the Nigerian Exchange Group (the "NGX") concluded the month positively...
CLP Legal
Capital Markets Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Nigeria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
G.O.Sodipo & Co.
There are several ways in which a business can protect its trade mark in Nigeria. One way is enforcing the statutory obligation in the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
Aekley Solicitors
Any business owner who intends to operate a money lending business in Oyo State, Nigeria must obtain the money lending license of the state. The grant, refusal and revocation of money lender's...
Aarndale Solicitors
In January 2021, the Securities Exchange Commission governed by the Investment and Securities Act, 2007 (as amended) released the "Crowdfunding Rules" or the "Rules" for the regulation of unregulated crowdfunding activities in Nigeria.
Aarndale Solicitors
In recent years, crowdfunding has surged in popularity as a viable alternative investment option in Nigeria.
Bloomfield Law
On February 23, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") issued a circular with reference number FPR/DIR/- PUB/CIR/002/006. The circular is titled "Revised Regulatory and Supervisory...
Tope Adebayo LP
Yes, it is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Rules on Crowdfunding, which came into force on the 21st of January 2021.
Saudi Arabia
Alvarez & Marsal
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 18 March, 2024 – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its 4th annual edition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Banking Pulse for fiscal year 2023.
South Africa
Adams & Adams
The Financial Advisory and Intermediaries Services Act ("the Act") defines a Financial Service Provider ("provider") as any person who...
Tanzania
Shikana Group
The East African region is confronting significant socioeconomic challenges and opportunities for development.
Shikana Group
How many of us in Tanzania know "informal" lenders who are lending millions per day to entrepreneurs?
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