Tag: Regulatory Reform
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Ethiopia’s Banking Sector Gains from Deregulation
Overview: A Turning Point for Ethiopia’s Banking Sector After decades of state-led finance and guarded competition, Ethiopia is moving toward a more liberal banking landscape. Deregulation and liberalisation measures have begun to loosen entry barriers, relax credit rules, and modernize regulatory oversight. The changes, though gradual, are drawing fresh capital, inviting new players, and threatening…
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Big Ambitions, Uneven Reality: Qianhai’s Comeback in China’s Opening-Up Spotlight
Qianhai’s High Hopes Meet Practical Realities Qianhai, the Shenzhen-backed financial and logistical reform zone, was positioned as a symbol of China’s renewed openness to the world. With ambitious plans to streamline finance, attract foreign capital, and accelerate cross-border trade, the district was meant to showcase how the country could reboot its opening-up strategy in the…
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Gyms Push Back on Law Change That Would Ease Cancellation
Industry argues the proposal could destabilize fitness businesses The peak industry body for fitness centers has voiced strong opposition to a proposed tightening of consumer law that would make it easier for customers to cancel memberships and terminate subscription-based contracts. While supporters argue the change would empower consumers and curb deceptive practices, gym operators say…
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CDL spat, Hyflux trial: Singapore’s corporate shakeups in 2025
Overview: a year of corporate reckoning in Singapore Singapore’s corporate landscape in 2025 was defined by high-profile disputes and courtroom battles that tested governance norms and investor confidence. Two marquee cases—the spat involving Yale- and Hyflux-related executives and the Hyflux trial itself—illustrated how Singapore’s regulatory framework continues to mature even as market participants wrestle with…
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CDL spat, Hyflux trial: the Singapore corporate shocks of 2025
Introduction: A year of corporate shocks in Singapore Singapore’s corporate scene in 2025 was defined by high-profile disputes and trials that tested governance, accountability, and the market’s appetite for risk. The year brought into sharp focus how boards, regulators, and investors navigate conflict, and how a small, open economy sustains trust amid turbulence. Two cases…
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Senate Names New CEOs for NUPRC and NMDPRA, Signals Leadership Reset in Nigeria’s Oil Sector
Senate Confirms New CEOs for Nigeria’s Key Petroleum Regulators The Nigerian Senate took a decisive step yesterday, approving the appointments of new chief executives for two pivotal petroleum regulatory bodies: the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The leadership reshuffle aims to bolster regulatory oversight…
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A Stronger Africa Needs Stronger Investment Policies: Lessons from Algeria’s Energy Push
Introduction: Why Investment Policy Matters for Africa’s Energy Future As Africa seeks faster development and energy security, the policy environment governing investment becomes a decisive lever. In particular, Algeria’s recent momentum in its oil and gas sector highlights how clearer rules, predictable processes, and targeted incentives can unlock capital, technology, and expertise. This analysis draws…
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Canada and Ontario Sign Landmark Pact to Speed Up Major Projects
Overview of the Agreement In a move aimed at turbocharging Ontario’s infrastructure and economic growth, the federal government of Canada and the provincial government of Ontario have signed a new agreement focused on accelerating the construction of major projects. The pact signals a coordinated effort to streamline processes, improve coordination among agencies, and reduce delays…
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A Stronger Africa Requires Stronger Investment Policies: Lessons from Algeria’s Energy Push
Introduction: Africa’s Investment Imperative In a continent rich with natural resources and entrepreneurial energy, the real challenge to transformation lies in policy—specifically, investment policies that attract and retain capital. A thoughtful, stable framework can unlock Africa’s economic potential, especially in the energy sector where international investors seek predictable rules, fair access, and transparent governance. Recent…
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The Prince Group and the Crisis Symbol: A Cautionary Tale from Southeast Asia
Introduction: A Crisis Reflected in a Corporate Gaze In recent weeks, conversations around The Prince Group have shifted from corporate glass houses to the broader societal reflections they provoke. The Prince Group, long seen as a powerhouse in certain Southeast Asian markets, has become more than a corporate entity—it is a symbol of a crisis…