Central Bank of Iran
CBI governor emphasises independence of banks
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) fully supports and respects the authority of banks to implement measures to better perform their functions, said CBI Governor Ebrahim Sheibani, reported by the Iran Daily. Sheibani was also reported to have said that the…
Iran's central bank governor defends for ex policy
The governor of the central bank of Iran (CBI) Mohsen Nourbakhsh has defended the bank's policy of selling 14 billion dollars of hard currency in Dubai currency markets.
Iran: Single exchange rate policy to continue
The governor of the Central Bank of Iran Mohsen Nurbakhsh has announced that the single exchange rate policy will continue in the next Iranian year which begins on 21 March. In another move it was reported that certain political groups want Nurbakhsh…
Iran and Bahrain central banks sign banking accord
IRAN - Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohsen Nourbakhsh and Bahraini Central Bank Governor Sheikh Ahmed Mohammed al-Khalifa on Saturday signed an agreement on banking cooperation.
Iranian c bank head denies excessive bank debts
IRAN - Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohsen Nurbakhsh has said that the CBI's liabilities do not exceed 21bn dollars.
Iran's c bank governor says economic growth steady
IRAN - The governor of the Central Bank of Iran has said the country's economy enjoys a steady growth and that the positive trend will continue.
Iran's economy minister threatens to resign
IRAN - Iran's Minister of Economy and Financial Affairs Tahmasb Mazaheri has threatened that he would resign if the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohsen Nurbakhsh is not removed from office, press reported Wednesday.
Iran's central bank head speaks of investment need
IRAN - The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohsen Nurbakhsh said on Saturday that given the successful and good performance of the industrial and mining sectors in the last two years, more investment should be made in the said sectors.
Who is the next head of the central bank of Iran?
IRAN - Over the past year and at the outset of the appointment of the new cabinet, private and official talks focused on a change of leadership at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI). Different proposals have been suggested and private speculation has been…
Iran's c bank chief dismisses embezzlement claims
IRAN - Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has dismissed as "untrue" certain reports on embezzlement at CBI and said the claims are unfortunately raised by those who are unfamiliar with banking affairs.
Ex-Im Bank signs MOU with Iranian bank
IRAN - The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Ex-Im Bank) has signed a 500-million-dollar deal with the Central Bank of Iran that would facilitate trade between the two countries.
Iran growth rate at 5%, says central bank
Iran's central bank governor said the economic growth rate stood at 5% in the current Iranian year, state radio reported on Tuesday.