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Revolut Launches Mobile Wallets in Singapore for Direct Transfers
Mobile Wallets streamline transfers without traditional bank details like IBANs or SWIFT codes.
Standard users will incur a 0.4% fee for remittances to Kenya and Bangladesh.
Wednesday, 28/02/2024 | 11:37 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
FinTech
MasterCard and KCB Bank Forge Alliance to Enhance Payment Systems across East Africa
The collaboration aims to enhance cardholder experiences across Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
It facilitates e-commerce payments, cross-border remittances, QR, and Tap on phone solutions.
Monday, 26/02/2024 | 11:39 GMT
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Tareq Sikder
Retail FX
African Expansion Continues: FP Markets Acquires Kenya License
The broker acquired a South African license last year.
Several other brokers recently obtained Kenya licenses.
Wednesday, 06/12/2023 | 07:31 GMT
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Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
Kenya Says Registration of Sam Altman’s Worldcoin in April Not Endorsement
Worldcoin is not a legal entity in the country, ministries said in a statement.
However, a minister said Worldcoin was acting within the law but raised security concerns.
Thursday, 03/08/2023 | 21:53 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Admirals Secures Kenyan License, Plans Takeover in Seychelles
Admirals obtained a South African license six months ago.
The firm's Cypriot and South African subsidiaries are involved in the Seychelles takeover.
Thursday, 29/12/2022 | 22:45 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
Brokers
INGOT Brokers Expands African Presence with New Kenya License
It received a South African license recently.
Only a handful of FX/CFDs brokers are licensed in Kenya.
Thursday, 24/11/2022 | 09:02 GMT
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Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
Kenya Debates New Crypto Tax Bill
Kenya's Digital Service Tax became effective in January 2021.
UNCTAD recently called for comprehensive financial regulation among developing countries.
Monday, 21/11/2022 | 20:46 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
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Virtual Pay International Limited Obtains License from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
Virtual Pay's objective is to play a pivotal role in the growth of the financial sector.
Friday, 12/08/2022 | 11:40 GMT
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Exclusive: Exness Expands African Footprint with New Kenya License
It became one of the few brokers to obtain the CMA license.
It came as a part of the broker’s expansion plan in sub-Saharan Africa.
Monday, 30/05/2022 | 05:29 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
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Central Bank of Kenya Releases Discussion Paper on CBDCs
CBK highlighted the growing popularity of digital payment methods.
The Bank also discussed potential benefits and risks associated with CBDCs.
Saturday, 12/02/2022 | 13:42 GMT
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Bilal Jafar
Brokers
EGM Securities Collaborates with Investment Bank Sterling Capital
The new partnership will provide global trading opportunities for Kenyans.
Wednesday, 08/09/2021 | 11:26 GMT
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Bilal Jafar
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SuperForex Solidifies Market Footprint in Kenya
SuperForex offers a wide scope of trading instruments to help its customers make different portfolios.
Friday, 20/08/2021 | 13:54 GMT
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Africa – The Land of Future Opportunities?
Although not fully regulated, Africa is growing in size on the map of FX/CFD brokers.
Wednesday, 18/08/2021 | 09:19 GMT
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Sylwester Majewski
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Kenya’s Regulator Warns on Investing through Unlicensed Entities
The CMA reminded people to report any financial wrongdoing to the Capital Markets Fraud Investigation Unit (CMFIU).
Thursday, 17/06/2021 | 21:47 GMT
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Equiti Group’s Subsidiary EGM Securities to Offer NSE Derivatives
EGM Securities is the first Kenyan broker to offer derivative contracts on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Tuesday, 20/04/2021 | 08:53 GMT
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Bilal Jafar
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Report on State of Kenya's Online Forex Trading Industry in 2021
More traders are gaining trust in the forex trading industry as they can now visit brokerage offices in Kenya.
Tuesday, 16/03/2021 | 09:37 GMT
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Andrey Dashin’s Exinity Brand Gets FX Broker License in Kenya
Exinity is the fourth Non-Dealing Online FX Broker to be licensed by the CMA under the new regulations.
Wednesday, 11/11/2020 | 18:24 GMT
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Aziz Abdel-Qader
Brokers
Pepperstone Launches Forex Trading Services in Kenya
The Kenyan regulator only approves three brokerages.
Monday, 26/10/2020 | 09:19 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Regulation
Kenyan Regulator Bans Unlicensed Brokers from Using M-Pesa
The move came after multiple warnings to the unlicensed entities to cease and desist operations.
Friday, 18/09/2020 | 14:44 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Brokers
Exclusive: Genghis Capital Taps EGM Securities for Services Expansion
This mutually beneficial deal will help EGM to expand its client base.
Monday, 08/06/2020 | 09:47 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Kenya’s CMA Warns Against Using Unlicensed FX Brokers
EGM Securities, the first broker in Kenya, will continue to support its community.
Thursday, 09/04/2020 | 11:01 GMT
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Celeste Skinner
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Exclusive: Scope Markets Officially Launches in Kenya
The FX and CFD broker is the second to secure a licence in Kenya.
Tuesday, 26/11/2019 | 09:14 GMT
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Celeste Skinner
Regulation
Kenyan Regulator Warns Against FX Scams
The central bank said brokers have been targeting Kenyans via social media and mass emails
Friday, 16/08/2019 | 10:55 GMT
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David Kimberley
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Equiti Group to Launch Retail Brokerage FX Pesa in Kenya
The firm's locally regulated subsidiary, EGM Securities, will be running the brand
Friday, 19/04/2019 | 10:17 GMT
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David Kimberley
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The platform is targeted at SMEs and large corporations.
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