Sunday, February 23, 2025

TIDBIT FROM SANDY INGRAM , 23 FEB

  Sandy Ingram   

Al-Rafidain Bank has made a historic move, unveiling the first issuance of national bonds worth a staggering IQD 2 trillion or $1.5 billion.  

This groundbreaking initiative launched under the directives of the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq signals a bold step towards economic stability ...

These bonds come in two distinct categories... The first category valued at IQD 500,000 offers a 6% annual interest rate payable every 6 months with a maturity period of 2 years.  The second, IQD 1 million delivers...7% annually...maturity of 4 years...These bonds are available not only to banks but also to the general public...This initiative marks a new chapter in Iraq's economic landscape.