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Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act
Bahrain
Raees + Co
The impact of technology in the legal world is undebatable. Legislators are continuously faced with new technological challenges and possibilities to enact laws that safeguard individuals from harm.
Egypt
Andersen in Egypt
في السنوات الأخيرة، شهدت مصر تحولا كبيرا في مشهد الخدمات المالية، حيث ظهر...
Andersen in Egypt
In recent years, Egypt has witnessed a significant shift in its financial services landscape, with microlending emerging as a pivotal force in driving financial inclusion...
Andersen in Egypt
شهدت التجارة الإلكترونية في مصر نموًا ملحوظًا في السنوات الأخيرة، مما أدى إلى تحول 
Andersen in Egypt
E-commerce in Egypt has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, transforming the landscape of business operations and consumer behaviors.
Nigeria
Solola & Akpana
The Restrictive and Trade Practices Regulation, 2022 was established to provide a regulatory framework for the implementation of Part VIII and some aspects of Part XIV of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 ...
Solola & Akpana
On December 27, 2023, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "Commission", "FCCPC") imposed a fine of $110 million...
Tope Adebayo
Money lending has long historical roots and inancial technology has enabled the recent rise of digital lending platforms. These digital platforms provide quick and easy access...
Solola & Akpana
The Abuse of Dominance Regulations 2022 was made by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in exercise of its powers under sections 17, 18 and 163 ...
Ovie Obobolo & Co.
The need for ease in businesses and transactions makes it necessary for individuals and business owners to access credit facility, that is, loan.
SimmonsCooper Partners
Africa's approach to enforcing competition law is experiencing a transformative shift, highlighted by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)...
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
On 22nd December, 2023, the CBN issued the Guidelines on Operations of Bank Accounts for Virtual Assets Service Providers to provide direction to financial institutions in respect of their banking relationship with VASPs in Nigeria.
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as part of its continuing investigation and audit functions, established the Joint Regulatory and Enforcement Task Force ...
Pavestones Legal
The spotlight has been cast on Nigeria's merger and acquisition scene since 2021, owing largely to the increase of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals and increased activities by regulators...
Saudi Arabia
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued a decisive set of regulations to govern the burgeoning Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector in Saudi Arabia, marking a new era of legal oversight for this dynamic financial service.
South Africa
ENS
It may have been 20 years in the making but it is finally here! The President assented to the long-awaited Competition Act, 2023 ("the Act") on 2 February 2024.
United Arab Emirates
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The UAE has embraced the digital era with the enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2023 on Trading by Modern Technological Means. This innovative law aims to regulate
K&L Gates
As a result, the UAE has introduced a number of important legislations to protect consumers' rights generally and specifically in relation to electronic transactions.
Bracewell
Significant changes to consumer protection legislation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will take effect on 14 October, 2023.
Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice
In December 2019 the Consumer Protection Act came into effect which heralded a new dawn as far as consumer protection was concerned as its primary objective is to protect the consumer with regard to goods and services ...
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