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Iraq is seeing a massive $87 billion surge in foreign investment... This signals soaring global confidence in Iraq's economy...
Iraq's economic plans are ambitious, investing in the development road project, natural gas, petrochemicals, tourism and agriculture...
Foreign investments are key to increasing the value of the Iraqi dinar.
Iraq is not just rising economically but diplomatically too. On a scale of 1 to 10 this is a solid 7 for good news...
Thursday Morning Coffee with MarkZ. 05/22/2025
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Good Morning and Welcome home Mark……you were missed
Member: hoping you have some wonderful RV news for us today. We are coming up on a 3 day weekend…..is it the one we are waiting for?
Member: Eid al Adha coming on June 6 here. 4 day holiday
Member: do you still think some people have signed NDA’s?
MZ: I know some people who have NDA’s, but the overwhelming majority do not have them yet.
Member: my friend has been on NDA since end of January. this month makes 4 months. sold her house and went to west coast. off social media too.
MZ: She is very smart.
MZ: I am expecting a bond update/call from one of my contacts today between 2:00-3:00 est today.
MZ: No update from redemption center staff yet. But, I have many contacts to get through today.
Member: I wonder what ever happened to all the bondholders that were given money to fly to their destinations to handle their bonds.We don't hear anything about that anymore
Member: Reuters posted 3/25 that they were Modernizing their Payment system...sounds like QFS
Member: I wish we knew for sure that the QFS is even real????
Member: Majeed said Iraq passed. But, What is Iraq liberation act passed by Congress???!!?????????
Member: Do you expect Trump to sign EO13303 today to extend it?
Member: I thought the Prez already renewed that EO back on May 9th???
Mark z, I heard that the Vietnamese dong has revalued. is that a true statement?
MZ: I don’t know who started that rumor….but, imo it has not gone yet.
Member: Nader posted today saying people hoarding dinar causing cash flow problems
MZ: They are hoarding it for a couple of reasons. Lack of trust in the banking system and expectation of a higher value. Currency requires a flow.
MZ: “Kurdish Region sends the Federal Treasurys share of non-oil profits” They sent this in cash. Still working on electronic payment system. They are making great progress.
MZ: “Iraq and France discuss boosting economic ties” Just another example how the world is embracing Iraq. Everyone wants to get their foot in the door before the bus takes off to prosperity.
Member: I wonder -will we will know the "when" ahead of time? Or will it come like a thief?
MZ: It will come like a thief in the night…imo. I think we will get close watching the signs that it is time to prepare…..but no one knows exactly when.
Member: So is Iraq in charge of flipping the switch or is it Trump?
Member: I heard we are waiting on audits for the Fed Reserve, US Treasury and Ft. Knox.
Member: will we see the RV this year?
MZ: I still think we will see the RV this year. We do not know the exact timing. But we always know its an inevitability. Historically we always transition from fiat back to asset backed.
Member: Trump is supposed to make big announcement on May 26 Memorial Day. Celebration to continue until July 4th 2026, the 250th birthday celebration!
Member: Phil G said crash and revaluation would start over weekend thru the week and starting on 26th???? Well Monday is the 26th????????
Member: I was told will not hit tier 4b till July 4th.Hope its wrong.
Member: I keep telling myself God is in charge of flipping this switch
Member: Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating today
StacieZ joins the stream at the end. Please listen to the replay for her information and opinions.
EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ
Member: What have you heard today Mark?
MZ: No updates from the banking side.
From the bond side I had 1 of 3 check in……the update that I got was simply “money next week” with a thumbs up .
MZ: I don’t know what that means….or any details. But I will take that as positive.
Member: What are the chances of the RV being a float rather than a shotgun start?
The Prime Minister Announces The Launch Of The National Security Strategy (2025-2030)
Thursday, May 22, 2025 15:07 | Umniah Number of reads: 347 Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani announced the launch of the National Security Strategy (2025-2030).
According to a statement by his media office, Al-Sudani congratulated the national elite who were appointed from all state institutions to implement this strategy, stressing his serious support for the implementation of this task.
The Prime Minister stressed that the importance of this strategy lies in its protection of the supreme interest of the country, building a diversified and sustainable development economy, and adopting a
service system that matches the aspirations of the people.
He said that we all bear the responsibility of building our homeland, protecting it and its sanctities in accordance with a fully sovereign and secure Iraq to achieve stability and development. https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1228435
Thursday Evening News with MarkZ. 05/22/2025
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Good evening Mark, mods and everyone
Member: What have you heard today Mark?
MZ: No updates from the banking side. From the bond side I had 1 of 3 check in……the update that I got was simply “money next week” with a thumbs up .
MZ: I don’t know what that means….or any details. But I will take that as positive.
Member: What are the chances of the RV being a float rather than a shotgun start?
Member: Sudani said before his term ends they would bring the dinar back to its former Glory
MZ: His term ends in November. I think he will make this happen. But I do not believe we will be waiting that long.
Member: Barzani met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Bradley Smith in Washington on Thursday to discuss financial reforms and digital modernization efforts by the Kurdistan Regional Government!
MZ: “Iraq seals major oil deal with Chinese company” International. We have been talking about all the deals they have signed with many countries.
MZ: “Iraq signs a contract with Russia’s Gazprom to raise oil and gas production rates in Badra field” Maximizing output. More output means more dollars.
Member: MARK Z. if Iraq is indeed doing international business, I wonder what exchange rate are they using?
MZ: ”90% of Iraq’s money supply is held outside of the banks” This is according to the Prime ministers advisor. This is massive . They do not want to let go of their currency. Why are they hoarding dinar? I think they know why they are hoarding.
MZ: I loved seeing this one from zerohedge: “Gold and the great American monetary resets from 1792 to today” This is a great history lesson how every time we went to fiat….we had to reset.
MZ: I do have one small bank story this evening. “Mark, in April our small credit union in Louisiana shut down all its branches and all online access for software upgrades. We were warned for a month in case we needed to withdraw cash during their downtime. The day that the bank was reopened we went to the main branch to withdraw some cash. There was no one there…not a car in the parking lot. We drove to the drive-through and all the kiosks were gone. Just one big, brand new fancy ITM . Using my bank debit card- I inserted it to initiate the withdrawal. The screen noted the card description was in USD and processed the withdrawal as usual. I have never seen an ATM describe what currency my card was linked to. “
MZ: Some of the biggest hotel chains in the world are also setting up to take dinar, dong, rupiah and others. Why do you think this is?
Member: If you could guess Mark, what do you think is holding this up?
Member: Charlie Ward put out a clip that said the “Big Beautiful Bill” is a gateway to the RV. I pray he’s right.
MZ: I agree that this bill could be the gateway to Nesara.
Member: Big Beautiful bill doesn’t go to senate until July…hope we don’t need to wait for that ?
Member: As each day passes prolonging this, I find myself looking harder for my sanity.
Member: I don’t think this is being held up at all. I think we are just focusing on one of the many pieces in play. All is going according to perfection. It IS and has been moving very fast now. Imo
Member: Remember this is a 3 day weekend
Member: Take time this weekend to remember those that gave all for the Constitution
Member: Whaddya think…long weekend = RV ???
Member” It could be a great memorial day weekend
Member: Have a Blessed Evening Mark, & Mods. y’all Awesome!!
THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS FOR GENERAL & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY&NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE ANY PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSIDER EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IN MARKZ’S OPINION ONLY
Rafidain: Extension Of The Period For The Sale Of National Bonds - The Third Issue
Economy | 05:40 - 05/22/2025 Mawazine News – Baghdad Rafidain Bank announced today, Thursday, the extension of the sale period of the third national bond issue until June 3, 2025, in response to the growing demand from citizens for this type of financial instrument, and in accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq.
The bank explained in an official statement that this extension comes within the framework of supporting the culture of national savings and encouraging safe investment, in addition to contributing to financing economic development projects within the country.
The statement indicated that two types of bonds are available to investors:
• First bond:
• Nominal value: 500,000 Iraqi dinars
• Annual interest: 8%
• Investment period: two years
• Payment mechanism: Interest paid semi-annually
• Second bond:
• Nominal value: 1,000,000 Iraqi dinars
• Annual interest: 10%
• Investment period: four years
• Payment mechanism: Interest paid semi-annually
The bank called on citizens wishing to invest their savings in guaranteed instruments with a fixed return to visit the nearest Rafidain Bank branch to take advantage of the available opportunity before the specified period ends. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=261796
Frank26
[Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]
FIREFLY:'My Account' [card] is going to help to retrieve the 3-zero notes.
They've been talking about it a lot.
The 3-zero notes are a big issue. It would not be an issue if it was staying at 1310.
FRANK: ...That's a good way of putting it. You wouldn't be collecting 3-zero notes if you were staying at 1310.
FIREFLY:The IMF is back and they're in the news today.
They're saying we are in need of urgent economic reforms. They said we also need the funds in order to make all these reforms.
The Association Of Private Banks Holds A Specialized Workshop On "Control Guidelines For Internal Assessment Of Capital Adequacy Standards"
Advisor to the Association of Banks, Samir Al-Nusairi Banks Economy News – Baghdad The Iraqi Private Banks Association held a specialized workshop on the subject of regulatory controls for the internal assessment of capital adequacy standards.
The seminar hosted representatives of the Central Bank, including the relevant managers of the Banking Supervision Department at the Central Bank, and was attended by representatives of all commercial and Islamic banks, including the directors of risk, compliance, credit, internal and financial audit, and members of the boards of directors who are members of the Risk Committee.
The workshop was moderated by the Association of Banks' advisor, Samir Al-Nusairi, who spoke about the objectives of regulatory standards for capital adequacy in accordance with the requirements of the Basel Committee's second pillar to secure a capital buffer to mitigate risks. He emphasized the need to strengthen and improve corporate governance in banks based on the Environmental and Social Standards Guide issued in 2024.
He pointed out that the comprehensive banking reform project, which the Central Bank is working to implement in cooperation with the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman, is sponsored and supported by the government.
Central Bank representatives Ali Abdul Aziz and Hussein Reda spoke about the details of the regulations and tasks required of banks, as well as the procedures and timelines required to implement the regulations over the coming year.
The attendees discussed the regulations and observations that required clarification and answers from the Central Bank. These were answered by Central Bank representatives. At the conclusion of the workshop, it was decided to form a permanent joint working group between the Central Bank and the banks to follow up on implementation and address any obstacles that may hinder implementation.
Specialized workshops and training courses will also be held for relevant leadership cadres on the boards of directors and executive management at banks to ensure accurate implementation and application of the regulations. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=55727
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Central Bank: A Comprehensive Five-Pronged Plan To Combat Money Laundering
Banks Economy News – Baghdad The Central Bank announced on Thursday that it has put in place preventative measures to combat money laundering across various sectors, while noting that there is international cooperation at the strategic level involving international organizations.
Hussein Ali, Deputy Director General of the Central Bank's Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Office, said, "The crime of money laundering is linked to the extent of the predicate crime being committed domestically, as well as to the extent of preventative measures taken by the state."
He explained that, "Based on a comprehensive assessment of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system, weaknesses in this system were identified, where they are being exploited, which sectors are being exploited in money laundering, and which predicate crimes are most commonly committed."
He added, "After identifying these crimes and the points where money laundering occurs, mitigating measures were put in place to address the risks of money laundering through these sectors."
He continued, "Easing measures have been put in place in the real estate sector, with real estate sales being conducted through the banking sector. Special measures have also been put in place in the gold sector, with financial institutions enforcing stricter controls on gold transfers."
He pointed out that "electronic cards, which were exploited by some unscrupulous individuals for foreign withdrawals, were used to benefit from the exchange rate or to move illegal funds. This phenomenon has been curbed and mitigated by establishing controls and updating the limits on these cards so that they are no longer useful to those who make foreign withdrawals."
He emphasized that "all these treatments are based on a real evaluation
process with very precise results, which helped ensure that the treatments were specific and focused."
He noted that "the Anti-Money Laundering Law addresses all these sectors, and there are international and national studies that identify new trends pursued by money launderers. Every time a new method is added, countries implement preventative measures for it."
He explained that "one of the methods also includes registering fake companies, and there are procedures in place for this in cooperation with the Companies Registration Department, including the process of identifying the real beneficiary of these companies, which is a very important matter to prevent the use of front companies for these companies."
He pointed out that "the Iraqi state took appropriate measures, and even when it was evaluated by the Financial Action Task Force, the evaluation result regarding the beneficial owner issue was appropriate for Iraq's situation."
He pointed out that "all measures taken are based on a risk-based approach, so that when there are risks, measures are taken to address them, while private transactions involving citizens are not complicated."
He emphasized that "all countries in the world cooperate in the field of combating money laundering through multiple channels, and in the Anti-Money Laundering Office we have counterpart offices called counterpart units."
He explained that "information is exchanged with these units without any conditions, and without the involvement of diplomatic bodies such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the intelligence service."
He stated that "there is international cooperation at the strategic level through reports and through our participation in relevant international organizations," noting that "regarding our work, we conduct an investigation, and after completing the file, it is referred to the judiciary, and we say that this person carried out a money laundering operation, and took out the funds of such-and-such state, and this money reached such-and-such a value, and is present in such-and-such accounts, and after that, there is official judicial cooperation from one judiciary to another for the purpose of seizing and confiscating the funds." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=55722
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