My FX Buddies

By Tish Washington

Iraqi news mostly regarding movement in the process of them increasing the value of their currency the Iraqi Dinar.... more

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December 09, 2024 Iraq's economy, financial flows and trade relations will not be affected by events in Syria
Mazhar Mohammed Saleh: Iraq's economy, financial flows and trade relations will not be affected by events in Syria
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Regarding the impact of the events in Syria on the exchange rate of the dollar in Iraq, Mazhar Muhammad Salih stated that “the current events are in Syria, not Iraq,” adding that “the problems in Syria may affect some of the simple border trade known, or which is civil or related to the tourism sector, and some simple problems and disturbances may occur, but they are not major disturbances.”
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36min
December 06, 2024 Ernst & Young reveals the completion rate of the Rafidain Bank restructuring project
Ernst & Young reveals the completion rate of the Rafidain Bank restructuring project
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The World Bank's Regional Director in Iraq, Emmanuel Salinas, explained the reality of work on this project, in which he presented the opportunities available within the banking work environment in Iraq and the mechanism for developing the restructuring plan in its operational and financial aspects.
While Firas Kilani, an expert in the restructuring project from Ernst & Young, explained that the project has made great progress since its inception in September 2024 and has currently reached 74%, and the next phase of the scope of work will be completed at the end of this month, moving to an advanced stage in this project.
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37min
December 05, 2024 Economic Center Calls for a Comprehensive Review of Banking Operations in Iraq
Economic Center Calls for a Comprehensive Review of Banking Operations in Iraq
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The director of the center, Wissam Al-Helou, said in a statement received by Shafak News Agency, that there are indicators confirming the urgent need to reconsider the work of government and private banks, and the modern and advanced technological changes that the world is witnessing, which have begun to cover the banking sector in most countries of the world.
He added, "To be fair, there are some operating banks, and very few government and private banks, which constitute one or two percent, whose managements are working to develop and keep pace with their work in a manner consistent with the financial and economic situation in the country, and linking them to the global banking system."
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32min
December 02, 2024 Al-Alaq: Our critical position is very excellent
Al-Alaq: Our critical position is very excellent
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Al-Alaq announced the Central Bank's success in implementing the transition plan for "foreign transfers, in line with international practices and standards, and that it is currently taking place smoothly and transparently - especially covering imports at the official exchange rate - which leads to general stability in prices." Regarding the (Riyada) Bank, the Governor of the Central Bank said: "The (Riyada) Bank will be contributed by Iraqi banks and supported by the Central Bank itself in order to diversify the production base, reduce unemployment levels, and provide basic pillars for sustainable development with the support of specialized international organizations.
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35min
November 30, 2024 Rafidain Bank announces suspension of credit activity next month
Rafidain Bank announces suspension of credit activity in the middle of next month
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they do this every year this is not a sign the RV is happening although it would be a great time for it
For annual application purposes
The bank confirms that due to the approaching end of the fiscal year and for the purposes of the annual application and to make room for the liquidation of the suspended assets, preparing the annual statistics and inventory, and organizing the budgets, all types of credit activity will be suspended on 12/15/2024, and loan applications and other banking services will not be promoted.
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31min
November 27, 2024 Soon.. Exchange companies will recover again and resume their work
Soon.. Exchange companies will recover again and resume their work
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The financial market is witnessing Iraq A gradual shift in the economic landscape as we approach return Exchange companies work to the fore.These companies, whose business had previously declined due to tight monetary policies and restrictions on foreign currency auctions. And soon it is heading towards recovery with increasingHadithOn easing restrictions and resuming activity in currency auctions run by the central bankIraqi. Observers and economic experts confirmed that "over the past years, currency auctions organized by the Central Bank have played a role inIraqiA major role in providing the US dollar to the local market, as this mechanism is used to support the stability of the dinar.IraqiAnd ensure that import needs are met.
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24min
November 26, 2024 Al-Alaq: The monetary situation in Iraq is excellent
Al-Alaq: The monetary situation in Iraq is excellent and our reserves support the stability of the exchange rate
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Al-Alaq added in a press statement that the Central Bank is distinguished by its ability to "respond to providing the country's needs for currency," indicating that "foreign transfers for trade purposes are proceeding smoothly after the implementation of the new system."
Al-Alaq revealed that "the Central Bank will launch a new mechanism for travel or treatment transfers next year," stressing that "there are agreements with four companies to launch a new mechanism for travel or treatment transfers."
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27min
November 24, 2024 Finally! .... A Budget Update! A Great CBI Article
Finally! .... A Budget Update! A Great CBI Article
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The House of Representatives announced, today, Sunday, its agenda for Tuesday's session.
The media department of the House of Representatives stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The agenda of Tuesday’s session included 5 paragraphs, and the following is the text of the agenda:
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14min
November 22, 2024 Dollar-Dinar Exchange Rate Gap: Causes and Treatments
Dollar-Dinar Exchange Rate Gap: Causes and Treatments
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It is also noted that among the technical reasons that led to the widening of the gap are the successive changes in the official exchange rate threshold taken by successive government administrations. The gap witnessed a transition at the end of 2020 from the stable situation in which the gap between the official exchange rate of 0.118 dinars per dollar and the actual exchange rate of 1,200 dinars narrowed, to raise the threshold in 2021 to 1,450 due to the decision of the Central Bank at the time. Then the threshold rose this time after the Council of Ministers approved in February 2023 the decision of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Iraq to amend the official exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar, to the threshold of 1,300 dinars per dollar.
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19min
November 22, 2024 MP Hassan Al-Asadi brings good news to a group of those covered by Article 140
MP Hassan Al-Asadi brings good news to a group of those covered by Article 140
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Al-Asadi said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today", "After continuous follow-up with the Committee for the Implementation of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq, approval was obtained to promote the transactions of the article for those who have a receipt for the years (2018, 2019, 2020) on Sunday, corresponding to 11/24/2024, at the committee's office in the city of Nasiriyah."
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22min

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