How to get a lending license in Sierra Leone
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How to get a lending license in Sierra Leone

If you operate without a lending license in Sierra Leone, you shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Le5,000,000, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 180 days, or both.  But, that’s not the only reason why you need one, right?  Predatory lending thrives in markets with no regulation. While there may be […]

Who regulates lending in South Africa?
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Who regulates lending in South Africa?

This article unpacks the key regulators involved in South Africa’s lending sector, what each one does, and why their roles matter now more than ever.

A borrower’s right to data privacy is not negotiable
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A borrower’s right to data privacy is not negotiable

A borrower’s right to data privacy is not negotiable. Nothing gets your heart racing several miles per minute like the chance that you may not recover your loans, but that fear can never justify invading a borrower’s privacy. Responsible lending means collecting only the data you truly need and nothing more. Borrowers privacy is a fundamental right, and it must never be compromised.