On 1 April 2027, the final rule on personal financial data rights came into force for depository institutions that hold at least USD 10 billion in total assets but less than USD 250 billion or non-depository institutions that did not generate USD 10…
On 18 March 2027, the guidance on material third-party arrangements (FG26/4) comes into force. It applies to designated investment firms, authorised electronic money or payment institutions, and other financial institutions. The guidance requires fi…
On 2 February 2027, Stage I of the implementation period for anti-money laundering requirements in the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services enters into f…
On 18 January 2027, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) enters into force, 18 months after its enactment on 18 July 2025. The Act takes effect on the earlier of that date or 120 days after the primary…
On 1 January 2027, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s circular introducing systemic oversight measures in Nigeria's payment system, establishing data localisation obligations, enters into force. The requirement applies to deposit money banks, microfinanc…
On 31 December 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s circular introducing systemic oversight measures in Nigeria's payment system including market structure requirements enters into force. The requirements apply to deposit money banks, mobile money op…
On 20 November 2026, the Consumer Credit Directive, including data protection measures, was implemented. The Directive outlines the data that covered entities, including creditors, credit intermediaries and providers of crowdfunding credit services,…
On 20 November 2026, the Consumer Credit Directive, including consumer protection measures, was implemented. The Directive aims to ensure that consumers can make an informed choice when applying for credit and have easy access to necessary informati…
On 4 November 2026, the one-year transitional period under section 47 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 (Act No. 20 of 2025) expires. From this date, all persons providing virtual asset services in or from Kenya must be in full complia…
On 4 November 2026, the one-year transitional period under section 47 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 (Act No. 20 of 2025) expires. From this date, all persons providing virtual asset services in or from Kenya are required to be in f…