The British government is to close a loophole that has allowed political parties in the North to continue major fundraising abroad.
British parties are banned from accepting any donations above £200 from donors not based in the UK. However, until now, Northern Ireland has been exempt from the ban.
The exemption has been opposed by unionists and conservative politicians, who claim it gives nationalist parties an advantage.
The closing of the loophole could greatly affect Sinn Féin, which benefits from fundraising in countries such as the US and Australia.
