Al-Rafidain Explains The Importance Of Adopting A Comprehensive Banking System, 8 MAY

 Al-Rafidain Explains The Importance Of Adopting A Comprehensive Banking System

Economy News – Baghdad  On Tuesday, Rafidain Bank explained the importance of adopting a comprehensive banking system, while stressing the work on adopting two advanced systems in the field of combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

The bank’s general manager, Ali Karim Hussein, said in a statement reported by the official news agency, and seen by Al-Iqtisad News, that “since we took over the management of the bank, Rafidain Bank has begun activating the comprehensive banking system in its branches spread across government institutions and border crossings where the collection system is large.” ".

He explained, "The comprehensive banking system will simplify the procedures for opening accounts as well as transfer operations, so that the customer will be able to manage his account without accessing the bank."

He pointed out that "there are many reforms, including the adoption of the AML and GOAML systems, which are among the internationally required systems, specializing in the field of combating money laundering and terrorist financing, in addition to the adoption of electronic systems in which the human hand does not interfere, as they are the ones who prepare the lists and conduct the scanning process electronically and not Manually,

and as a result, it will guarantee the credibility of Rafidain Bank, as well as the banking sector in general, towards international institutions by adhering to the requirements and legislation for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.”

The Director General of Al-Rafidain Bank stated, “The bank’s previous work, due to the lack of an electronic network linking the bank’s branches, the customers were businessmen, merchants, and simple citizens, who could not carry out any banking operation within a short time, but at the present time the system has been transformed electronically,

so the customer can go For any of our branches spread across Baghdad and the governorates that has a comprehensive banking system, he enters his account, and all his data will be available with the employee, which will make it easier for the customer to conduct banking operations, whether by withdrawal or deposit.”  05/07/2024 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=43211

"RV UPDATE" BY FRANK26, 8 MAY

Frank26  

 Who's forcing this monetary reform to come out/this new exchange rate?  The citizens of Iraq?  Sudani the prime minister?  The US Treasury?  

They sure want a windfall don't they for the Federal reserves. The CBI?  You and I?  The answer is all of the above is forcing it. 

 That's what's wonderful about it.  We are all on the same page.  We are all in cahoots.  We all agree.  

  It's going to float.  It's just that there's no basket, that's all.

 I just don't see that it's going to be in a basket.  I think it'll be a fixed rate...What would it be?  

Well they want 1 to 1.  IMO maybe $1.50 to 1 or $1.30 to 1. 

 That's a fixed rate.  But that fixed rate is going to be put in the international markets - Forex.  Because of supply and demand, using, buying and trading with it, the value internationally is going to go up...The CBI seeks what's called a REER, Real Effective Exchange Rate.

Float = Forex or Fixed = 1 to 1🚩Green Light Given?🤔Iraq Dinar RV Updates...

The Dinar Is Breathing Through The Eye Of A Needle And The Dollar Is At 145,500, 8 MAY

 The Dinar Is Breathing Through The Eye Of A Needle And The Dollar Is At 145,500

Economy | 05:40 - 05/07/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The exchange rates of the US dollar witnessed a decline this evening, Tuesday, in the capital, Baghdad, while it stabilized in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the stock market closed.

Dollar prices fell with the closure of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad, recording 145,450 dinars per 100 dollars, while prices had recorded this morning 145,550 dinars per 100 dollars.

Regarding the selling prices in the exchange shops in the local markets in Baghdad, they stabilized, as the selling price reached 146,500 dinars per 100 dollars, and the purchasing price reached 144,500 dinars.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=247504

"Q & A " WITH MARKZ, 7 MAY

 Q & A

QUESTION:  Does a rate change need parliament approval or just CBI governor announcement?

MZ:   According to parliament and the president of their country it only requires the CBI governors announcement. The government has already done everything they needed to do. We heard this last week. 

QUESTION:   Would someone please explain Basal 3 ? I'm sorry if this is a repeat. Thanks.

MZ: In a nutshell-Basel 3 is stricter reserve requirements for banks so that they are better able to deal with downturns. or loses or problems in the markets. They have to have more assets in order to pay share holders, depositors ect…… .to have enough reserves in case there is a problem . But imo…its not enough reserves….but its more than what they required before.

QUESTION:   Mark Do we need to sigh an NDA at our exchange?

MZ:  I was told the need for an NDA for currencies is getting slimmer and slimmer. But you may have one for the humanitarian projects. I could be wrong

Excellent step commerce economy 

The Union Of Arab Banks Proposes 4 “Important” Points For Iraqi Banks To Meet Compliance Standards, 7 MAY

 The Union Of Arab Banks Proposes 4 “Important” Points For Iraqi Banks To Meet Compliance Standards

Economy News – Baghdad  Today, Monday, the Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Banks, Wissam Al-Futouh, presented four proposals to confront Iraqi banks with compliance standards and stimulate their relationship with correspondent banks.

Al-Futuh said, in his speech during the conference “The Challenges Facing Arab Banks in Complying with State Laws and Legislation and Meeting the Requirements of Correspondent Banks,” that “the financial and banking challenges that Iraq has suffered recently are many, despite the efforts of the Central Bank of Iraq,” considering that “Iraqi banks deal With a complex network.

He added, "The Arab region is going through fateful dangers resulting from wars and other political conflicts, and this conflict would increase the risks of uncertainty in the prospects of the Middle East and North Africa, resulting in severe economic impacts on many Arab countries."

Al-Futuh proposed a set of points for Iraqi banks to meet compliance standards, stimulate their relationships with correspondent banks, and enhance confidence in Iraqi banks, including: “Iraqi banks must invest in strong infrastructure.”

He continued: The other thing is adopting advanced technology, which leads to changing the rules of the game in the field of compliance, as there are many programs that rely on artificial intelligence to help analyze data and comply.

As for the third matter, Al-Futuh focused on “the necessity of adopting the principle of transparency in banking operations and preparing financial reports, to build sustainable trust with the international community,” pointing out that “the last and most important matter is the preparation of a comprehensive national plan for capacity development, training and qualification, especially in the field of compliance with... During the establishment of a committee under the name of the National Committee for Capacity Development, Training and Qualification, which will be in cooperation between the Union of Arab Banks and the Association of Iraqi Private Banks, under the supervision of the Central Bank of Iraq.

He pointed out, “The tasks of this committee also include 4 important points. The first revolves around training and qualification of Arab cadres and capacity building on the subject of compliance, while the second revolves around providing advice and support and choosing a compliance program specific to each bank. ”

The third point “represents the formation of a continuous force of influence to develop Iraqi banks’ relations with international bodies, especially the American ones.” The fourth point is “documenting policies and internal controls for banking compliance.”

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