Central Bank of Iraq
Iraq's central bank plan goes beyond basics
This article says that what's remarkable about the financial architecture for Iraq is the scope and detail the coalition brought to the task of establishing an independent central bank. In March, the CPA published the Central Bank of Iraq Law, which, it…
Iraq Council names central bank governor
Sinan Mohammed Rida al-Shibibi, an economist, was named on Wednesday 10 September as Iraq's first central bank governor since the removal of Saddam Hussein from power. The move to appoint a permanent governor comes ahead of an important donors'…
Iraqi banks want to rejoin banking system
Faleh Salman, acting Iraqi central bank governor, said at the weekend that the Security Council's decision in May to lift sanctions meant "here is no impediment now" for the resumption of relationships across the world for Iraq's banks, according to a…
Gold bars worth $500m seized at Syrian border
A haul of 2000 gold bars was found during the routine inspection of a truck near the Syrian border, according to Reuters. The gold was estimated to be worth about $500 million and may have come from the Iraq central bank's reserves.
Iraq central bank described as a 'burned out husk'
A short report from Associated Press included details of the current state of the Central Bank of Iraq. The report said all nine floors of the central bank have collapsed.
Central Bank of Iraq - Looters try vault break in
British television on Thursday April 10 broadcast a report from inside the Central Bank of Iraq. A reporter was shown walking amongst upturned desks and debris with papers scattered everywhere and no sign of any staff.
Inside the Central Bank of Iraq
A website ArchNet, intended for architects interested in the Islamic world, contains photographs of the Central Bank of Iraq. The site says "The bank is housed in a cubical building with few exterior openings, and is organised around an inner courtyard…
Guess who's coming for dinars?
An article from Bloomberg News says that the Iraqi dinar is in great demand and that coalition success in the war is likely to boost its value considerably. Apparently investors are snapping up the Saddam Hussein decorated notes, with one Pakistan based…
Iraqi central bank looted by residents
A report from Associated Press on the war in Iraq contained details of what was described as looting at the central bank in Baghdad. The looting apparently included the removal of carpets, chairs and other fixtures from the Bank.
Iraqi central bank to hold conference
The 2nd banking conference organised by Central Bank Of Iraq will begin on Saturday and run for two days.
Iraq's central bank governor visits Burkina Faso
IRAQ - Governor of Central Bank of Iraq Dr. Issam Rasheed Howeish has left Baghdad heading for Burkina Faso to attend the 27th meeting for the council of governors of Islamic Bank for Development due to be held there over the period 22-23 October and…
IRAQ - Monetary analysis
IRAQ - The Central Bank of Iraq operates directly under the instruction of the government. As its activities are rather opaque, any analysis of policy is somewhat speculative, reports Quest Economics Database 27 March.