FATF puts South Africa, Nigeria on ‘grey list’

FATF puts South Africa, Nigeria on ‘grey list’

A flag with the logo of the Financial Action Task Force, FATF. | Photo Credit: AP Global anti-money laundering watchdog FATF on Friday added South Africa and Nigeria to its “grey list” of countries for failing to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, in a set back to Africa’s two largest economies. The decision of […]

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World Cup football | African teams will produce the biggest surprise, says Christian Panucci

World Cup football | African teams will produce the biggest surprise, says Christian Panucci

Christian Panucci, the Italy defender at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, at the launch of the Milan Academy Kerala in Kochi on Tuesday. Photo: Stan Rayan | Photo Credit: Stan Rayan With their unique dancing and wild celebrations, African stars have lit up many a FIFA World Cup. Images of Cameroon striker Roger Milla immediately […]

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Why are regulators swooping down on stablecoins?

Why are regulators swooping down on stablecoins?

As regulators train their sights on stablecoins, what should people know about this asset class As regulators train their sights on stablecoins, what should people know about this asset class The story so far: In early July, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), a body which advises major economies on international finance, promised to push for stablecoin […]

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Nigeria CDC has confirmed 21 monkeypox cases this year

Nigeria CDC has confirmed 21 monkeypox cases this year

Monkeypox has caused global alarm after more than 200 suspected and confirmed cases of the virus were detected in at least 19 countries since early May, mostly in Europe. Monkeypox has caused global alarm after more than 200 suspected and confirmed cases of the virus were detected in at least 19 countries since early May, […]

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