A parliamentarian accuses the Central Bank of hiding the facts about the currency auction
On Thursday, MP Hadi Al-Salami confirmed the lack of transparency standards in the Central Bank auction and pointed out that the bank is concealing the details of its daily bulletin of complex currency sales.
During an interview with [publication name], Al-Salami revealed that the size of dollar amounts sold to companies and banks during auction operations is not disclosed through a daily bulletin.
The speaker expressed their concern regarding the Central Bank’s performance, stating that there seems to be confusion and a lack of control over the dollar exchange rate. They highlighted that the objectives of the Central Bank Law are to promote economic and sustainable development and support various segments of society, which they believe have not been achieved yet.
He noted the absence of transparency standards at the Central Bank in relation to the daily sales volume of the dollar.
Al-Salami noted that there is a lack of transparency regarding the volume of dollar sales to banks and companies.
Ahmed Brehi, a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank, refuted claims that the bank is experiencing any issues with its foreign currency balance or revenues. He stated that the supposed shortage of cash liquidity is a fabricated issue resulting from a lack of understanding about central banking.
Integrity enters the field of “illicit gain” and stops inflation by 266 billion dinars, 30 NOV
During a review on Thursday, Judge Haider Hanoun, the head of the Federal Integrity Commission, highlighted Iraq’s efforts to combat corruption in the past year. He urged international organizations to acknowledge the country’s achievements in deterrence, prevention, awareness, and education, which he described as “unprecedented.” However, he also pointed out that there were still challenges in tackling illicit gain, citing files inflated by over a quarter of a trillion dinars.
Hanoun delivered at the European Union mission forum in Iraq on International Anti-Corruption Day. The conference was titled “Iraq… Prospects and Challenges of Combating Corruption”. He mentioned that the Commission had made significant progress in the fight against corruption and that Iraq’s experience in this field is almost unparalleled globally. Hanoun urged international organizations to give Iraq its due recognition and rank it highly in the anti-corruption index.
Hanoun reviewed the Authority’s preventive education and awareness-raising efforts over a year. The Authority launched an extensive campaign to follow up on the debts of senior officials and the inflation occurring therein. Hanoun stressed that opening this file resulted in significant achievements. The funds amount to an amount that represented inflation in light of the technical reports of the Prevention Department. The referral of its files to the judiciary exceeds 266 billion dinars.
The head of the Integrity Commission expressed gratitude towards the judiciary and the current government for their support in the Commission’s efforts to combat corruption within state institutions. The Commission aims to recover the accused and the funds related to crime inside and outside Iraq. It has also cooperated with the international community to conclude agreements. Some of these efforts have resulted in the successful recovery of funds and the conviction of those who committed corruption.
Hanoun expressed his appreciation for the significant efforts made by international and regional organizations in assisting Iraq in combating corruption. He specifically mentioned the United Nations Development Program and the European Union mission, which funded the project entitled “Supporting Justice Initiatives to Combat Corruption and Promoting the Settlement of Commercial Disputes.” Hanoun also acknowledged the contributions of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
The European Union.
European Union Ambassador Thomas Seiler remarked that corruption is a global problem that affects even developed nations. Its impact can be seen in various sectors, such as healthcare, security, and education. He emphasized that effectively combating corruption is crucial to eradicating poverty and unemployment. On the other hand, the proliferation of corruption can lead to organized crime, which negatively affects the local economy and undermines public trust in the system and the government.
Seiler commended Iraq for its recent efforts in combating corruption, which have demonstrated to the European Union and countries worldwide that Iraq is committed to fighting this crime and adhering to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. He emphasized that a society governed by the rule of law creates an attractive environment for investments and facilitates the creation of a strong economy.
Baghdad resume
The Deputy President of the Baghdad Court of Appeal – Al-Rusafa, Judge Iyad Mohsen Damad, has acknowledged the cooperation and coordination between the judiciary and regulatory agencies in the fight against corruption. He highlighted that the Supreme Judicial Council plans to establish specialized courts to handle cases related to integrity issues. The council also seeks to support judges in their rulings against those who misuse public funds and help recover smuggled funds.
According to Damad, the collaboration and coordination among the Integrity Commission, Supervision Bureau, and Anti-Money Laundering Office led to the development of the Financial Investigation Guide. This guide is now available for investigative judges and investigators to utilize in their work.
Sudanese role
Moayad Al-Saadi, the advisor to the Prime Minister, has emphasized Al-Sudani’s commitment to progress with the anti-corruption agenda. He has also stated that the regulatory agencies will be supported in their efforts to hold accountable those who have stolen public funds, without any exceptions for government employees.
Al-Saadi concluded by stating that Al-Sudani encouraged taking legal action against anyone, whether a current or former official, who dares to misuse public funds. He praised the efforts of the Federal Integrity Commission in combating and preventing corruption.
Can the CBI, Alaq and the board of directors reduce the exchange rate of the American dollar?
No, of course not. They don't have jurisdiction to do that.
Who can do that?
The US Treasury. Alaq and Sudani said to the citizens, 'Private banks will give support to the Iraqi citizens by reducing the dollar exchange rate.' What that means is they're going to give value to the Iraqi dinar...It reduces the value of the American dollar in the country of Iraq.
Every day those that were against it [The dinar/monetary reform], those that were negative like parliament are complimenting and cheering on what is about to happen.
Everyday they come up with new ways of saying the same thing. Article: "Advisor to the prime minister: Economic policy in Iraq is moving towards implementing the principle of monetary sovereignty"
MONETARY SOVEREIGNTY... ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WAY OF SAYING WE HAVE A NEW CURRENCY.
Question: "Do I need my receipt when I go exchange my Iraqi dinar?"
The answer is no but you will need your receipt if you are ever audited to determine the tax bracket that they would charge you under. [Note: Speak with your tax professionals at the appropriate time to determine the right tax for your unique circumstances.]
The coordination framework talks about the “possibility” of deciding on the selection of Al-Halbousi’s replacement before the local elections, 30 NOV
The coordination framework talks about the possibility of deciding on the selection of Al-Halbousis replacement before the local electionsShafaq News/ The coordination framework, which brings together the Shiite political forces, confirmed today, Wednesday, that there is a possibility of deciding the selection of the new speaker of parliament, before the governorate council elections scheduled for next December 18.
The leader in the framework, Hassan Fadaam, told Shafaq News Agency, “There is a possibility of deciding the election of the new speaker of the House of Representatives before the governorate council elections, and the political forces in general, and not the coordination framework, are in dialogue and studying setting a date for holding an extraordinary session of Parliament to elect the new president, especially since there is no “There is no interest in obstructing the resolution of this important entitlement.”
He added, “There is no division within the coordination framework regarding the names nominated for the position of Speaker of Parliament, especially since the framework is not a political alliance, but rather a coordination meeting between the Shiite forces, to coordinate positions, determine the compass for political action and the interests of Iraq, and take the necessary steps to support the government.”
He continued, “There are different views among the forces of the coordination framework regarding the names nominated for the position of Speaker of Parliament, and perhaps the framework does not fully support one person and the framework may have two or more opinions, but now the coordination framework is studying the nominated names, and will soon inform the Sunni political forces of its opinion.”
The leader in the coordination framework concluded by saying, “Every political party in the framework is free to support any candidate it deems appropriate, and the decision remains within the House of Representatives through voting and any candidate obtaining a majority of the votes.”
The Presidency of the Iraqi Council of Representatives decided to officially terminate the membership of Council Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi, based on the decision of the Federal Supreme Court, as of the fourteenth of November 2023.
On Tuesday, November 14, the Federal Supreme Court, “the highest judicial authority in Iraq,” announced the termination of the membership of Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi, against the backdrop of a lawsuit filed against him by Representative Laith Al-Dulaimi, in which he accused him of forging his (Al-Dulaimi’s) resignation from membership in the House of Representatives. As a result, the Federal Court ruled to terminate their membership (Al-Halbousi and Al-Dulaimi).
An economic expert shows 3 advantages of the electronic payment system, 30 NOV
An economic expert shows 3 advantages of the electronic payment systemInformation / Baghdad..
Today, Wednesday, economic expert Nabil Al-Ali identified three positive aspects of the government’s steps towards floating the electronic payment system in future transactions.
Al-Ali said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “The trend towards electronic payment aims to limit the phenomenon of the cash economy, which has major negative effects on the Iraqi economy and consequences and effects with regard to managing liquidity and the costs of this liquidity from printing currency and controlling it.”
He added, “One of the positives of implementing the electronic system is that it contributes to controlling customs and taxes and providing specialists with financial movement, as well as eliminating the phenomenon of tax evasion through the process of linking control and knowledge of the volume of sales, which will thus save the treasury large sums.”
It is noteworthy that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed during his visit to the General Traffic Department yesterday, Tuesday, that the experience of electronic payment in collections and transactions with state institutions is part of reforming the financial and banking system, and prevents suspicions of corruption.
