The Iraqi Central Bank issues a number of new instructions, 24 SEPT
On Sunday, the Central Bank of Iraq announced new instructions for selling USD.
The governor of the bank, Ali Al-Alaq, stated that the rate of verified transfers has exceeded 95%. He also emphasized that the bank is committed to establishing direct channels of communication for Iraqi banks with their foreign counterparts in order to facilitate correspondence and commercial exchange.
He mentioned that starting next year, all internal commercial and other transactions in Iraq will be restricted to Iraqi dinar instead of the dollar.
Al-Alaq has announced that the majority of merchants have now entered into official transfer channels and are providing the dollar at the official price of (1320) dinars in Iraq. The new system of external transfer and sale of the dollar provides protection from risks for all parties involved in the operations.
He highlighted that Riyada Bank will serve as a gateway for those interested in launching small-scale productive and commercial projects that contribute to the growth of the local economy and the reduction of unemployment rates.
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ATMs tested and operational today... It’s going to be a superfantastic wknd.
Review your plan and get your documents in order.
First window opens after 4pm est...
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[Iraqi Banking friend Aki update]
The ATMs are ready to go with the 'new currency'. The CBI was talking with the private banks on when to bring them online. No date was given at the meeting.
But they will be notified when to bring these new ATMs online...
The Iraqi Central Bank sets the date for listing internal commercial transactions in dinars... new instructions
The Central Bank of Iraq has set next year as a date to limit internal commercial and other transactions to the Iraqi dinar instead of the dollar.
The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, said in a statement received by Al-Sumaria News, on Sunday, that “the bank is proceeding to dispense with external transfers next year and to rely on correspondent banks in correspondent banks in external transfer operations, as transfers through correspondent banks have reached 60%.” of the total transfers (outside the electronic platform of the Central Bank)
W#hile the implementation rate of verified transfers reached more than 95%,” indicating that “this came after an agreement between the Central Bank of Iraq and the US Federal Bank, similar to countries of the world, where central banks do not conduct business.” Executive, and its role is focused on supervision and control
He stressed, during the meeting with the heads of the boards and authorized directors of the banks licensed in Iraq, that “the Central Bank’s endeavor to open direct channels of communication for Iraqi banks with their foreign counterparts in correspondence, commercial exchange, etc. came in intensive stages, while what is currently underway is opening transfer channels in various currencies, including ( UAE Dirham, Turkish Lira, Indian Rupee, and Euro).
He stated, “The coming year will witness the restriction of internal commercial transactions and other transactions to the Iraqi dinar instead of the dollar, except for those delivered to travelers.”
He pointed out that "the entry of most merchants into official transfer channels and the provision of the dollar at a price of (1,320) dinars was a direct reason for controlling the general level of prices and lowering the inflation rate, which is a basic indicator of the effectiveness of monetary policy, and that the black market price is not suitable as an indicator as it relates to the dollar." Cash is for non-fundamental transactions and is not intended for legitimate trade purposes.”
Al-Alaq pointed out that “the new system of external transfer and sale of the dollar provides protection from risks for all parties to the operations, enjoys international acceptance and praise, is consistent with the law on combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and achieves an important initiative for direct relations between Iraqi banks and accredited international banks.”
The meeting reviewed "the mechanism for establishing Riyada Bank and the societal importance on which the bank will be established, especially as it is consistent with the directives and vision of the Prime Minister. Discussions were raised on this topic, including the contributions of banks to establishing Riyada and the working mechanisms of this bank, which will be a window for those wishing to open small productive and commercial projects that contribute to... Developing the local economy and reducing the unemployment rate with direct support from the Central Bank.” link
Al-Alaq: Next year will see all internal commercial and other transactions limited to the Iraqi dinar instead of the dollar
Today, Sunday, the Central Bank announced the provision of the dollar at a price of 1,320 dinars, which was a reason for controlling the general level of prices.
A statement from the bank, a copy of which was received by NRT Arabic, stated that “its governor, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, announces that the bank will dispense with external transfers “next year” and that banks licensed in Iraq will rely on correspondent banks in external transfer operations, as transfers via correspondent banks amounted to 60 % of the total transfers (outside the electronic platform of the Central Bank), while the implementation rate of verified transfers reached more than 95%.
He added, "This came after an agreement between the Central Bank of Iraq and the US Federal Bank, similar to countries around the world, where central banks do not perform executive duties, and their role is focused on supervision and control."
Al-Alaq confirmed, during the meeting with the heads of the boards and authorized directors of the banks licensed in Iraq, that “the Central Bank’s endeavor to open channels of direct communication for Iraqi banks with their foreign counterparts in correspondence, commercial exchange, etc. came in intensive stages, while what is currently being done is opening transfer channels in various currencies, including (UAE Dirham, Turkish Lira, Indian Rupee, Euro).”
He continued, "The coming year will see all internal commercial and other transactions limited to the Iraqi dinar instead of the dollar, except for those delivered to travelers." link
[via PDK] When I say redemption centers...a redemption center is a bank in the region …in your area…that is specially equipped and set up with the people who have been trained to handle it. This difference in terminology causes a tremendous amount of confusion... Maybe I should start calling them “redeeming banks?”
It is not in the Gazette yet…they have not done it yet…But…the chatter has been over the top...The chatter in Iraq right now is for a rate change early in the week...there is a lot of reporting out there that it has already happened but I can tell you (from contacts on the ground over there) that it has not occurred yet…the frenzy is whipping up for certain but, it has not gone yet. No one knows the exact date
…they cloud things on purpose. But things look great and there is a “potential” for it to happen soon…
I heard he [Sudani] would be back in Iraq late this evening or early tomorrow. That is from my sources…Still waiting for confirmation. A lot of people in Iraq believe that is when we will see the rate change. It sounds plausible to me and I am very hopeful that is the case.
I saw some very impressive math in the early 2010’s. Maybe 2012 from an exceptional Iraqi source. They were pointing to a rate between $12.70 ish-$14.70 ish for the dinar based on the math for that day and time…a lot has changed since then...With values and inflation…so I could defiantly see that now.
But I am preparing myself for lower…but hoping for higher. Since Vietnam and Iraq are trading partners...I feel if Iraq rate is high…then the Vietnam rate will also be high.
