Tag: Régulation
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E-casino taps creators with 150M reach to curb unlicensed sites
A strategic alliance to clean up the domestic iGaming landscape HHR Philippines Inc.’s licensed e-casino operator, Buen as PH, is turning to a broad coalition of content creators to tackle a pressing industry challenge: the proliferation of unlicensed gambling sites. By enlisting influencers who collectively reach hundreds of millions of followers, Buenas PH aims to…
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E-casino Operator Taps Creators with 150 Million Reach to Curb Unlicensed Gambling
Industry Shift: Buenas PH Aligns with Influencers to Tackle Unlicensed Gambling The Philippine e-casino operator Buenas PH, a unit of HHR Philippines Inc., is taking a bold step to combat the proliferation of unlicensed gambling platforms. By enlisting a diverse slate of gaming influencers with a combined reach of around 150 million followers, the company…
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Terbufos Pesticide in SA: Child Deaths Persist, Sale Ongoing
Growing Alarm Over a Glib Threat In Gauteng, families are living with a troubling question: how many more children must fall ill or die before action is taken? Terbufos, a highly toxic pesticide commonly known by its local name “halephirimi” (the sun won’t set), has resurfaced in public debate after reports linked it to the…
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SEC Tightens 9-Year Term Limits for Independent Directors to Align with Global Best Practices
Overview: A stronger rule on independent directors The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced tighter limits on the terms of independent directors, aiming to curb term extensions that can blur governance boundaries. Under the new rule, independent directors are subject to a maximum cumulative term of nine years. After hitting this threshold, boards must…
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How Home Buyers and Sellers Are Being Enlisted to Help Fight Crime
Overview: Real Estate as a Frontline in the Fight Against Crime Australia’s housing market, worth trillions, has long attracted both legitimate investment and illicit activity such as money laundering. In response, regulators are turning to the very people who buy and sell homes—homebuyers, sellers, and the real estate professionals who guide them—to help detect and…
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How Home Buyers and Sellers Are Being Enlisted to Fight Crime in Australia’s Property Market
Overview: A Market Under Scrutiny Australia’s booming property market, valued at about $12 trillion, has long attracted investment, foreign and domestic alike. But the same scale that drives growth also creates opportunities for money laundering and other criminal activity. In response, regulators are turning to the very participants of real estate transactions—home buyers and sellers—to…
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Lab-Grown LIFE: AI’s Leap into Uncharted Viruses and the Biosafety Frontier
AI Meets Virology: A New Chapter in Lab-Grown Life Advances in artificial intelligence and synthetic biology are reshaping how scientists explore life at the smallest scales. Recent headlines about a lab-grown organism or virus described as a new genetic variant—referred to in some circles as Evo-Φ2147—have sparked both excitement and concern. While researchers emphasize the…
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FPA Prepares Ground Rules for Online Sale of Fertilizers and Pesticides in the Philippines
Regulators Move Toward Digital Distribution of Fertilizers and Pesticides The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) is not shutting the door on the digital marketplace for fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, it is actively developing regulations to govern online distribution, aiming to balance increased farmer access with strong safety and quality controls. As e-commerce surges in the…
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FPA Sets Path for Online Sale of Fertilizers and Pesticides
Regulatory Push for Online Agricultural Inputs The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) of the Philippines has signaled openness to enabling the online sale of fertilizers and pesticides, while underscoring the need for robust regulatory safeguards. As e-commerce becomes a growing channel for agricultural inputs, the FPA is actively developing the necessary rules to govern distribution,…
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Nigeria’s Crypto Sandbox Hit by Setback as Quidax Halts P2P Services
Overview: A setback in Nigeria’s crypto regulation push Nigeria’s ambitious plan to regulate its growing cryptocurrency sector through a sandbox program has hit a notable roadblock. Quidax, a key participant in the country’s regulatory sandbox, announced a pause in its peer-to-peer (P2P) services. The move comes after Quidax secured a provisional license, signaling progress on…