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Bangladesh, Turkey, Nigeria and Algeria published measures on cross-border payments, capital markets, electronic registration and financial inclusion. Bangladesh Bank accounts for two of the week's five records, both issued by its Foreign Exchange Policy Department: a framework letting Authorized Dealers work with Cross-border Digital Payment Service Providers and offer Digital Value Accounts under foreign exchange, AML/CFT, tax and reporting conditions, and a consolidated circular replacing FE Circular No. 31 of July 31, 2025 on export trade transactions, valid for one year. Turkey's Capital Markets Board published bulletin 2026/48, recording prospectus and issue certificate approvals, activity permits, administrative fines and other sanctions, and results such as fund transfers, conversions and liquidations. Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission gave notice that full electronic registration begins on its ePortal from 10 August 2026 for a listed set of Capital Market Operator applications, with new market entrants excluded from this phase. The Bank of Algeria instructed banks and financial institutions to simplify procedures, diversify offerings and widen coverage to improve household access, including for the elderly and people with reduced mobility, by September 30, 2026. The records differ in form, from circulars and a notice to a bulletin and a note, and in language, with the Turkish and Algerian items translated into English.
Algeria
Note No. 03 to Banks and Financial Institutions
The Bank of Algeria instructs banks and financial institutions to facilitate household access to banking products and services in order to strengthen financial inclusion. Institutions must simplify procedures, diversify their offerings, expand geographical coverage, and improve customer information and support, including for individuals with reduced mobility and the elderly. Effective implementation must be ensured no later than September 30, 2026.
NoticeTranslated to EnglishFrenchConsumer protectionIslamic finance
Bangladesh
Bank-intermediated cross-border digital payment framework
Bangladesh Bank introduces a bank-intermediated framework allowing Authorized Dealers to process cross-border digital payments in collaboration with Cross-border Digital Payment Service Providers (CDPSPs). ADs may establish standing arrangements with CDPSPs and facilitate Digital Value Accounts (DVAs) for eligible individuals, subject to foreign exchange, AML/CFT, tax, and reporting compliance. The framework covers travel entitlements, ERQ/RFCD balances, online payments, export proceeds, and acquiring services for non-residents.
CircularPublished in EnglishEnglishForeign exchangePaymentsConsolidated circular on foreign exchange regulations - export trade transactions
Bangladesh Bank's Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1 issues a consolidated circular updating and replacing FE Circular No. 31 of July 31, 2025 on foreign exchange regulations governing export trade transactions. It compiles subsequent circulars into a single reference covering export procedures, proceeds repatriation, specialized zones, e-commerce exports, freelancer transactions, ERQ accounts, and alternative trade finance mechanisms. The instructions apply to all Authorized Dealers in foreign exchange in Bangladesh and remain valid for one year from issuance.
CircularPublished in EnglishEnglishForeign exchangeReporting requirements
Nigeria
Commencement Of Full Electronic Registration (E-Registration) On The Commission's ePORTAL
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria is commencing full electronic registration (e-Registration) through its ePortal for a defined list of applications from Capital Market Operators, including director appointments and removals, sponsored individual changes, branch office openings and closures, and changes of name, address, or logo. From 10 August 2026, these applications must be submitted exclusively via the ePortal, with review, processing, approval, and communication of decisions also conducted entirely through the ePortal. Applications for new entrants to the Nigerian capital market are excluded from this phase and continue via email or Commission offices.
NoticePublished in EnglishEnglishLicensingReporting requirements
Türkiye
CAPITAL MARKETS BOARD BULLETIN 2026/48
The Capital Markets Board of Turkey (SPK) bulletin 2026/48 announces approvals of prospectuses and issue certificates for equity and debt securities offerings, new activity permits, administrative fines and other sanctions, and various other application results including fund transfers, fund conversions, liquidations, and capital increases by investment institutions. It affects publicly traded companies, issuers, portfolio management companies, investment institutions, and funds. The bulletin matters as it records regulatory decisions and enforcement actions taken by the Board.
OtherTranslated to EnglishTurkishCorporate governanceReporting requirements
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