European Banks Struggle to Meet 2025 Instant Payment Regulations European banks are grappling with significant challenges as they gear up to comply with the European Union's new instant payment regulations slated for 2025. These stringent regulations mandate that banks must process payments within
In today’s ever-changing financial landscape, maintaining a resilient financial system requires ongoing and thoughtful regulation. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's recent speech at the 2024 U.S. Treasury Market Conference underscored the critical need for proactive regulatory measures. Her
The landscape of antitrust regulation is undergoing significant changes, impacting diverse sectors such as banking and digital advertising. In the United States, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a critical step by adopting the 2023 Merger Guidelines, replacing the long-standing 1995 Bank
As the digital financial landscape advances, the UK faces the pressing issue of maintaining cash accessibility amid the ongoing closure of bank branches and ATMs. The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stepped in with new regulations to tackle this challenge, set to take effect
The completion of the initial phase of FCMB Group Plc's capital raise has been met with commendations from the group’s CEO, Ladi Balogun. He took the opportunity to thank key financial regulators and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) for their crucial support in the process. The capital raise
In the aftermath of significant bank failures last year, the Federal Reserve is pushing to increase capital requirements for large banks. While aimed at bolstering financial stability, these "Basel Endgame" regulations have met with resistance from financial institutions concerned about their
