CBN’s hammer on Fintech Startups and the implications on the ecosystem
By Guardian Exclusive
14 September 2021 |
9:26 am
New regulation requirements by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) could make it difficult for some fintech companies to operate. In a draft policy document, CBN recognized products by fintech companies are “gaining acceptance” but argued their emergence would heighten existing risks in the financial system.
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