REGULATIONS No 94/2026 [614] OF 11/05/2026 GOVERNING ACQUISITION AND AMALGAMATION FOR PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PAYMENT SYSTEM OPERATORS | 94/2026 [614] OF 11/05/2026 — Rwanda law | Esheria

REGULATIONS No 94/2026 [614] OF 11/05/2026 GOVERNING ACQUISITION AND AMALGAMATION FOR PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PAYMENT SYSTEM OPERATORS

These Regulations set requirements for the acquisition and amalgamation of payment service providers and payment system operators.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Regulation
Citation
94/2026 [614] OF 11/05/2026
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
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These Regulations set requirements for the acquisition and amalgamation of payment service providers and payment system operators. This article defines key terms used in the Regulations, including Central Bank, PSP, PSO, acquisition, amalgamation, control, and related transfer terms. PSP or PSO must apply to the Central Bank before acquiring a controlling shareholding. Most persons may not directly or indirectly own or acquire more than 25% of the shares of a PSP or PSO. An applicant for amalgamation must file a complete application with the required supporting documents, and the Central Bank may require additional information it considers necessary.