Sudan
South Sudan enacts central bank law
Bank of South Sudan becomes central bank; new currency to be floated in a ‘managed’ way
Sudan relinquishes control of financial system in the South
Measures to relinquish control of southern financial system following independence declaration of South State
Sudan’s Hassan quits
Bank of Sudan governor Sabir Mohamed Hassan steps down from helm of central bank after taking decision not to pursue fourth term in office
Southern Sudan should adopt currency board: IMF mission chief
Fund’s Sudan mission chief Edward Gemayel says simplicity of currency board system advantageous for soon-to-be country; South preparing to adopt new currency
Sudan bans some imports as forex shortage looms
Bank of Sudan bans imports of luxury items, goods with local substitutes, to conserve foreign currency; currency wobbles on secession, oil fears
Southern Sudan on the brink of collapse: deputy governor
Central Bank of Sudan deputy governor says Khartoum has starved south of foreign currency, leaving it two weeks shy of economic crisis; oil spat thought to be linked to independence referendum
Central Bank of Sudan - Annual Report 2007
The Sudanese economy expanded rapidly in 2007 but was hampered by high inflation, the country's central bank said in its Annual Report.
Bank of Sudan - Annual Report 2006
The Sudanese economy had a strong year in 2006 as growth increased from 8.1% in 2005 to 9.3% and the inflation rate dropped, falling from 8.4% to 7.2%.
Sudan to switch dollar reserves
The Bank of Sudan has said it is looking to replace its dollar reserves with euros and other currencies by the end of 2007 to lessen the impact of US sanctions.
Bank of Sudan's Hassan sees 2007 growth up
In an interview with Reuters on Wednesday 10 January, Sudan's central bank governor Sabir Mohamed Hassan said the currency's appreciation against the dollar was worrying and the central bank was considering taking measures to address it.
Bank of Sudan - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank of Sudan's Annual Report 2005, in the Sudan, the economy recorded a decline in the growth rate.
Oman not ready for single currency
Oman has confirmed it will not be joining the GCC currency union by 2010. The move presents a big setback for the proposed Gulf single currency.
Bank of Sudan - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bank of Sudan's Annual Report 2004, the real GDP growth rate increased from 6.0% in 2003 to 7.2% in 2004, due to the increase in the growth rate of most sectors of the economy.
Bank of Sudan - Annual Report 2003
According to the Bank of Sudan's Annual Report 2003, the year saw a number of economic, financial and monetary developments both on the international and domestic levels.
Bank of Sudan - Annual Report 2000
ANNUAL REPORT - The Bank of Sudan has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2000.
Iraq, Sudan c banks sign cooperation agreement
IRAQ - Iraq and Sudan today signed a banking cooperation agreement. Central Bank Governor Dr Isam Rashid Huwaysh signed the agreement for Iraq, while Bank of Sudan Governor Dr Sabir Muhammad Hasan signed it for Sudan.
Sudan's c bank tightens banking sector control
SUDAN - According to Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper (11 March), the Sudanese Central Bank intends to tighten control and supervision over the local banking sector.
Sudan central bank governor outlines fiscal policy
Governor of the Bank of Sudan Dr Sabir Muhammad al-Hasan Saturday held a press conference in the presence of the commercial banks' directors at which he reviewed the monetary and financial policies for the year 2001.
Bank of Sudan lowers reserves ratio
The governor of the Sudanese central bank, Mr Saber Mohammed Al-Mahdi, said that the Bank had decided to lower the cash reserves ratio in the local commercial banks from 15% to 10%.
Bank of Sudan launches website
Bank of Sudan has launched its new website (http://www.bankofsudan.org). It went live on 23 September 2000.
Bank of Sudan enhances monetary instruments
The Bank of Sudan is in the process of reforming the way it implements monetary policy by using more market oriented instruments.