Libya
UN and US lift sanctions on Libyan central bank
UN Security Council and US government announce removal of sanctions on Central Bank of Libya's assets
Lagarde calls Arab Spring a ‘beacon of light’
Christine Lagarde expresses her hope for the countries affected by the Arab Spring uprisings; calls on international community to support the growth of economies in the region
Libyan treasure looted from commercial bank
Reports emerge from Libya's National Transitional Council that more than 7,000 coins were stolen from a commercial bank in Benghazi during conflict
Libya wants assets released sooner
Return of unfrozen Libyan assets "slow"; draft UN resolution circulated to release more
Libyan gold sold as Gaddafi regime ended
“Official” central bank assets safe, says new central bank governor; former dictator sold 29 tonnes of gold as opposition closed in
Fears over Libyan central bank money realised: reports
Multi-vehicle convoy arrives in Niger carrying central bank cash and gold
UK jets deliver currency to Libya
Royal Air Force flies banknotes to Central Bank of Libya in Benghazi
Gaddafi may escape with central bank gold, says ex-Libyan governor
Former governor of the Central Bank of Libya Farhat Bengdara says Gaddafi may have run off with billions of dollars worth of gold; says Libyan leader attempted to sell bullion as bribe for security
RBA places eight more people on financial sanctions list
Reserve Bank of Australia freezes assets of eight people associated with Syrian Al-Assad regime and one person linked to Qadhafi regime; 17 Zimbabweans taken off the financial sanctions list
Libyan SWF investments exposed
Leaked Libyan Investment Authority document offers insight into sovereign wealth fund's strategy
Libya’s Bengdara pleads for softer sanctions on central bank: report
Central Bank of Libya governor Farhat Bengdara tells Wall Street Journal he is lobbying for some leniency on central bank sanctions; says cannot return to Tripoli
Libya’s Bengdara in Istanbul: report
Central Bank of Libya governor Farhat Bengdara reportedly confirms relocation to Istanbul as unrest continues; more central bank targeted sanctions possible
Ex FSA chair quits as head of LSE
Former Financial Services Authority chairman Sir Howard Davies steps down as director of London School of Economics over university’s financial links to Libyan Gaddafi regime
Six banks to vie for entry into Libya
Libyan central bank picks three Arab and three international banks to compete for two licences that will allow lenders to set up in the country according to state news agency
Libya opens doors to foreign banks
Libyan central bank welcomes overseas institutions interested in setting up a subsidiary, says ongoing reforms and strong economic performance offer great prospects for banks
Libya announces improvements for banking sector
In a bid to reform the Libyan banking sector, the country's central bank has modernised its open market operations and payments systems.
Central Bank of Libya - Annual Report 2006
Libya continued to privatise goods and services in 2006 in its bid to give private industry a greater role in the economy.
Central Bank of Libya - 2005 Annual Report
Legislation passed in 2005 has led to a more independent Central Bank of Libya. The Banking Law Number 1 allowed the central bank greater autonomy in deciding monetary and credit policy, and banking supervision.
Libya, Tunisia sign currency agreement
Libya and Tunisia have signed a currency exchange agreement of the Libyan and Tunisian dinar.
Libya appoints new central bank governor
Libya's top legislative and executive body has appointed Farhat Omar Bin Guidara as the new central bank governor, replacing Ahmed Mohammed Moneisi.
Gaddafi calls for African central bank
The Libyan "Leader of the Revolution" Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has called for the establishment of an African Central Bank.
Libya unifies dinar exchange rate
The deputy governor of the central bank of Libya, Farhat Qidra, said on Friday 20 June " The official foreign exchange rate has become unified now", according to the Arabic News. Previously different exchange rates applied for private companies and…
Libya names new bank governor, economy minister
LIBYA - Libya has split the finance and economy ministry and appointed a new central bank governor in a minor government reshuffle, officials said on Mar 26, 2001.
Libya to unify foreign exchange system by 2001
Libya plans to unify its two-tier foreign exchange system by the end of 2001 in a move that would also seek to protect foreign investors from fluctuations, a government minister said on Tuesday.