Friday, April 11, 2025
Government bank launches service to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, 11 APRIL
Government bank launches service to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
Economy News – Baghdad
Rafidain Bank announced on Friday the launch of the Internet Banking Service (OBDX Online Banking Digital Experience) after activating the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems and the (GOAML Government Online Anti-Money Laundering) system, stressing that the service has been successfully activated in a number of government agencies
The bank explained in a statement received by “Economy News” that this decision comes within the framework of the bank’s strategy to provide a safe banking environment and adhered to the latest international standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as facilitating electronic financial transactions for government entities.
The statement added that the OBDX service represents a qualitative leap in the way banking transactions are conducted, as it allows government entities to access their accounts and conduct all their banking operations easily and safely online, indicating that this service helps to speed up operations and reduce reliance on paper procedures, which contributes to improving efficiency and enhancing transparency.
According to the statement, in parallel with the launch of the OBDX service, Rafidain Bank activated the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and GOAML systems to ensure full compliance with international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
The bank explained that the AML system automatically monitors financial transactions and analyzes suspicious patterns, while the GOAML system records and analyzes bank data to ensure that it is not used in illegal activities.
Advantages of the OBDX service supported by compliance systems:
1. Superior security: Integrated systems ensure full compliance with international standards, which enhances the security of financial transactions.
2. Global Compliance: The Bank ensures the highest levels of transparency and compliance with international anti-money laundering laws.
3. Accessibility: It enables government entities to conduct financial transactions easily and securely online without the need to visit branches.
Raising efficiency: Reduce traditional procedures and accelerate transactions while ensuring respect for global financial laws and policies.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=54330
ARIEL: A Financial Liberation Milestone for Iraq, 11 APRIL
ARIEL
A Financial Liberation Milestone for Iraq
Iraqi Dinar Update:
Supreme Court Ruling – A Financial Liberation Milestone
On April 10, 2025, the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that obliterates financial barriers for the Kurdistan Region, mandating uninterrupted salary payments to KRI employees directly from the Federal Ministry of Finance a decision that secures the release of the 2025 budget without delays.
This ruling, initiated by the President of the Republic, enforces a continuous payment mechanism, s*******g away excuses like “technical issues” or “trial balances,” and ensures coordination between the Federal Ministry and KRG’s Ministry of Finance to align with Central Bank of Iraq settlement protocols, even allowing employees to choose their preferred banks.
For Dinar holders, this is a seismic shift: the court’s order to amend Article 12, Paragraph (c) of the 2023 Budget Law forces KRG to contribute oil revenues to the federal treasury, signaling a unified fiscal structure that could stabilize the Dinar’s value, potentially paving the way for a 1:1 or 3:1 (or higher) exchange rate by ensuring Iraq’s economic cohesion.
Budget Ratification – The Trigger for RV/RI Activation
The Supreme Court’s decision, coupled with late March 2025 progress on salary disbursements, indicates the 2025 budget was likely ratified between March 25 and April 5, 2025, setting the stage for an imminent
Revaluation/Reinstatement (RV/RI) of the Iraqi Dinar projected to activate between April 15 and May 31, 2025, with a slight chance of extending to early June if ratification lagged to early April.
This timeline is critical because the court’s removal of salary payment obstacles eliminates a key bottleneck that has historically suppressed Iraq’s financial reforms, allowing the budget to flow freely and fund economic restructuring vital for a currency reset.
Dinar holders should see this as a green light: a ratified budget, backed by judicial muscle, means Iraq is operationally ready to revalue its currency, potentially delivering the long-awaited 1:1 or 3:1 rate as global confidence in Iraq’s fiscal stability surges.
CBI International Card Rules – A Global Financial Reentry
On April 8, 2025, the Central Bank of Iraq rolled out new regulations for international bank card usage, a move that positions Iraq as a reemerging player in global finance effective immediately with a 30-day activation delay for new cards, setting transaction limits like $10,000/month for retirees, $20,000/month for travel, and $50,000/month for medical treatment abroad.
The CBI’s directive, targeting banks, non-banking financial institutions, and electronic payment firms, ensures compliance across Iraq’s financial ecosystem, with foreign currency available at the official rate via an e-governance system a clear signal of currency stabilization efforts.
For Dinar holders, this is electrifying: international transaction limits and official rate access suggest the CBI is preparing for a stronger Dinar, likely aligning with a 1:1 or 3:1 (or higher) exchange rate to facilitate seamless global trade and boost investor trust in Iraq’s economy.
Strategic Implications – Why This Changes Everything
The convergence of the Supreme Court’s ruling and CBI’s international card rules marks a pivotal moment for Iraq’s economic sovereignty, directly impacting Dinar holders by accelerating the RV/RI timeline mid-April to late May 2025 is now a high-probability window for activation, driven by the court’s enforcement of fiscal unity and the CBI’s global financial integration.
The court’s mandate to integrate KRG oil revenues into the federal budget ensures a revenue stream that can back a revalued Dinar, while the CBI’s structured limits on international transactions (e.g., $20,000/month for merchants) demonstrate Iraq’s readiness to handle increased currency demand without inflation spikes.
For those holding Dinar, this dual action is a clarion call: Iraq is dismantling its financial silos, aligning its economy for a currency reset that could deliver the 1:1 or 3:1 rate, transforming your investment into a historic windfall as Iraq reclaims its place on the world stage.
Minister of Finance: Iraq seeks to deepen economic partnerships and finance priority projects, 11 APRIL
Minister of Finance: Iraq seeks to deepen economic partnerships and finance priority projects
Baghdad / Nina / Finance Minister Taif Sami confirmed that Iraq seeks to deepen economic partnerships and finance priority projects.
A statement from the ministry said that “the Minister of Finance participated in the joint annual meetings of the Arab financial bodies held in the State of Kuwait, in the presence of a number of finance ministers and governors of central banks in the Arab countries, which discuss ways to support economic development and enhance financial and investment integration, in addition to reviewing the financial performance reports and economic indicators of the concerned bodies.”
The statement added that “during the opening session, the Minister of Finance stressed the importance of strengthening Arab financial cooperation and exchange of experiences between countries, noting that Iraq seeks to deepen economic partnerships and finance priority projects.”
“Iraq’s participation reflects the government’s keenness to highlight its economic initiatives and achieve balance in its financial relations with the Arab countries, and seek to benefit from the experiences of other countries to develop domestic financial policies,” she said.
The meetings concluded according to the statement by reviewing future initiatives that support financial integration and implement practical plans to promote development. The participants also stressed the importance of exchanging experiences and sharing successful experiences to promote investments and activate cooperation among member states.
The meetings, according to the statement, included:
* Meeting of Arab Ministers of Finance
* Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
* Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Monetary Fund
* Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
* Meeting of the Board of Shareholders of the Arab Investment Guarantee and Export Credit Corporation
* Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development
* Meeting of the Supervisory Board of the “Badir” Fund to Support Entrepreneurship. /Finished8
https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1196947
JUDY NOTES, 11 APRIL
JUDY NOTES
- The Stock Market went up yesterday today and made a comeback because 75 countries were working out tariff agreements with the US and President Trump.
- Upper paymasters with Wells Fargo and a Redemption Center head said we could get notified tomorrow Fri. 11 April 2025 or over the weekend.
- Tier4b (Us, the Internet Group) Notification and start of exchanges are to be underway before Easter Sunday 20 April.
- DOGE payments will be made directly to your bank account, which should happen before Easter Sunday 20 April.
- As of this morning 10 April Iraq had announced it’s new international rate on the Dinar.
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