Singapore Proposes Telcos and Banks Will Share Liability for Smishing Losses
Telcos would need to fully compensate victims if banks met their obligations but the telco did not block malicious SMS messages.
Corruption Audit Confirms Justice for Sale in Tanzania
The government of former President John Magufuli created a system for extorting money from telcos and other businesses.
Regulating Telcos Like Banks, Ghost Accounts, SIM Swaps and Bananas: Episode 5 of The Commsrisk Show
The theme of our April 12 broadcast was the risk and regulatory implications of telcos providing financial services.
Zimbabwean Government Keeps Crushing Mobile Money
Mobile services that allow ordinary Zimbabweans to escape inflation by exchanging money into US dollars are being shut down.
Would You Allow Foreign Workers to See Your CDRs?
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel wants to know who has visibility of usage data before deciding if a foreign-owned business can provide comms services to Americans.
Regulating Data and Cloud by Takeover
Some of the grand claims made for South Africa’s draft National Policy on Data and the Cloud make little sense in a world where data easily crosses borders.
Mobile Money Regulation: Lessons from Uganda
Ugandan lawyer Dalie Tibugwisa has identified the key regulatory challenges for mobile money in Uganda and more generally.
Telcos in the Crossfire for Privacy and Freedom: The Battles in Myanmar and eSwatini
It is not possible for the telecoms sector to serve both ordinary people and the governments that oppress them.
More Hurdles for Mobile Money in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities are unnecessarily complicating the delivery of mobile money to the people.
Strong Black Women in Telecoms Risk: Jovita Fazenda
The Head of Regulatory Affairs at Multichoice Mozambique talks about business ethics and why she helped start Mozambique’s Coalition for Organisational Integrity