Central Bank of Lebanon (BdL)
Lebanon strengthens oversight of financial system after US visit
Central bank tightens AML/CFT rules as Washington tells it to contain Hezbollah funding
People: April to June 2025
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
French expertise is essential to Lebanon recovery – BdL governor
Central bank head meets Villeroy de Galhau in Paris as part of efforts to tackle economic crisis at home
Lebanon to introduce new banknotes
Parliament authorises issuance in response to high inflation and long-term depreciation of pound
Karim Souaid named governor of Lebanon’s central bank
Former asset manager will lead negotiations with IMF and banking reforms
Lebanese prosecutor asks Trump ally to investigate Salameh
Official writes to president’s Middle East adviser asking for inquiry into BdL’s ex-governor
Lebanon’s depositors unlikely to see compensation, say analysts
Economists remain pessimistic, with one saying central bank should seek external help
Banknotes: October to December 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
People: October to December 2024
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move
Lebanese central bank increases withdrawal allowances for month
Equivalent of two monthly payments allowed in view of Israeli attacks
Lebanese central bank urged to allow more cash withdrawals
Depositors unable to draw on savings as Israeli incursion with Israel continues
Lebanese authorities press criminal charges against Salameh
Former central bank governor faces investigation over alleged embezzlement
Lebanese authorities arrest former central bank governor
Riad Salameh detained in Beirut over allegations of embezzlement
Banknotes: July to September 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Lebanese central bank joins action against ex-governor, say reports
Official says central bank has joined foreign investigations of alleged crimes by Salameh
Lebanese acting governor warns of state failure
Mansouri says central bank wants zero-deficit budget and will co-operate with independent audit
Banknotes: July to September 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
People: July to September 2023
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Audit of Lebanese central bank reveals huge shortfalls
US, UK and Canada place personal sanctions on ex-governor Salameh
Lebanon’s acting governor says he will radically change course
Wassim Mansouri pledges cuts to central bank financing and demands action from politicians
Lebanese deputy governors ‘threaten to quit’, report says
Prime minister says he will not appoint successor to Salameh as French court backs asset seizure