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The National Payment System Bill, 2025
Parliamentary Period:
Fifth Session of the Thirteenth Assembly
The objects of this Bill are to
(a) provide for licensing, designation and authorisation of payment service providers;
(b) provide for the incorporation of standards, principles and concepts of corporate governance in institutional systems and structures of payment service providers;
(c) provide for sound business practices, consumer protection mechanisms and market conduct in the provision of payment services;
(d) provide for the regulation and operation of the payment system, clearing systems and settlement systems for purposes of promoting efficiency, stability and safety of the National Payment System;
(e) provide for corporate restructuring transactions involving payment service providers for purposes of ensuring the operational continuity of the payment system;
(f) provide for rules, procedures and supervisory action for payment service providers on winding up, insolvency or receivership;
(g) repeal and replace the National Payment Systems Act, Cap. 359; and
(h) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.
Bill Stage:
Presentation
First Reading
Bill: