Lebanon
Lebanon strengthens oversight of financial system after US visit
Central bank tightens AML/CFT rules as Washington tells it to contain Hezbollah funding
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
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
Sovereign debt in default fell by 1% in 2023 – BoC study
Research finds shift in lending away from Paris Club creditors towards China
Lebanese central bank joins action against ex-governor, say reports
Official says central bank has joined foreign investigations of alleged crimes by Salameh
Policy-making amid war in Gaza
Bank of Israel has implemented a textbook crisis response, but uncertainty remains
Karnit Flug on the Bank of Israel’s emergency responses and challenges ahead
The former Israeli central bank governor and current vice-president of the Israel Democracy Institute speaks with Christopher Jeffery about the BoI’s targeted emergency responses, economic uncertainties and central banking independence
Lebanese acting governor warns of state failure
Mansouri says central bank wants zero-deficit budget and will co-operate with independent audit
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
Currency round-up: Lebanon considers new high-denomination notes
South Africa issues upgraded notes; Argentina 2,000 peso enters circulation; and more
Lebanon imposes travel ban on governor
Germany follows France in issuing arrest warrants for Riad Salameh