The Central Bank of Iraq organizes an introductory workshop for the National Job Day Award

  The Central Bank of Iraq organizes an introductory workshop for the National Job Day Award 

The Central Bank of Iraq organized an introductory workshop on the National Job Day, which honors a number of innovators in various ministries and state institutions.

The workshop was attended by the Executive Director of the National Job Day Initiative at the Prime Minister's Office, Mr. Amjad Al-Khafaji, who reviewed some success stories of Iraqi state employees.

He emphasized that there are 1,275 committees distributed across all civil, military and security departments of the state, with approximately 5,000 employees working under them. They work to select inspiring success stories to be included in the National Job Day award, as the award motivates state employees to be creative.

He emphasized that the award is divided into four sections: the first is for Hope Makers, the second is for Inspirational People, the third is for Dedicated People, and the last is titled the Job Day Initiative, which is the category for state institutions for their employees.

At the end of the workshop, the Director of Women's Empowerment and Head of the Job Day Committee at the Central Bank of Iraq, Ms. Alaa Jamal, was honored.

It is noteworthy that the National Job Day Award aims to highlight the importance of public service and the role of national competencies in building the state.

 Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
April 23, 2025

https://cbi.iq/news/view/2863

FIREFLY: " They are telling us to go and deposit our 3 zero notes at these ATM machine"

 Frank26  

[Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] 

FIREFLY:Commercials are showing the locations of the new ATMs. 

 They are telling us to go and deposit our 3 zero notes at these ATM machines and at the bank.

  They're taking the 10k, 25k and 50k notes, free deposits, for us to keep our receipts .

 FRANK:  This is what they have to do, collect as many three zeros as possible before they give them the new lower notes...This is all wonderful  news.

MARKZ: BANKS ACCEPTING IQD, VND, IDR : To me this is a great sign we are very close!! #iraq #iqd

 

Banking Sector Update

 Banking Sector Update 

Economic 04/15/2025  Yasser Al-Mutawali  Iraq has recently witnessed significant improvements on the political, economic, and security fronts, which has had a positive impact on attracting foreign and Arab investments, particularly in the banking sector.
 
The increasing presence of foreign and Arab banks in the country is evidence of a recovering investment environment and reflects government efforts to enhance economic stability.
 
Among the most notable positive indicators that have contributed to strengthening the investment environment are regional and international cooperation and Iraq's openness to Arab and international countries.
 
This has boosted investor confidence and encouraged Arab banks to expand their presence in Iraq, which is relied upon to provide advanced financial services, such as trade finance and Islamic banking, in addition to supporting the private sector and joint investments.
 
This step represents the optimal means for global integration through the entry of international banks, reflecting the return of investor confidence in the Iraqi economy.
 
Meanwhile, the Iraqi banking reform process, undertaken by the government to address the challenges facing the banking sector and keep pace with the digital age and international requirements, is proceeding along two parallel tracks.
 
The first involves reforming private banks, led by the Central Bank, and ensuring compliance with international standards and the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.
 
This includes lifting the ban on dealing with Iraqi banks and cooperating with international companies to develop the technical infrastructure.
 
The second path is being adopted by the government to modernize state-owned banks, with support from the executive branch.
 
This involves improving efficiency and adopting modern banking systems to reduce corruption, increase transparency, integrate with the private sector, and encourage partnerships between banks.
 
It's worth noting that there are obstacles hindering banking development, including bureaucracy, legal complexities, weak digital infrastructure in some local banks, and the need for qualified human resources to manage modern financial systems.
 
This goal aims to create a modern banking system that supports the national economy.
 
However, complete success requires accelerating reforms to ensure compliance with international standards, transforming Iraq into an attractive financial center that contributes to economic diversification and the creation of new job opportunities, thus strengthening its regional and international standing.
 
In any case, there is no alternative but to integrate with the global financial and banking climate, after comprehensive reform is completed, with the aim of creating a unified national banking market, directing banking credit towards investment, driven by the promising economic stability our country enjoys.   https://alsabaah.iq/112899-.html  

AJ : The Third Strategic Plan of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) for 2024–2026

 AJ

The Third Strategic Plan of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) for 2024–2026, 

This outlines their plan, includes seven main objectives,

 each with specific sub-objectives, aimed at transforming Iraq’s financial system, 

enhancing stability, and promoting digitalization and inclusion. 2024 2025 2026

FIREFLY: They are telling us to go and deposit our 3 zero notes at these ATM machines!!#iraq #iqd

 

Will The Government Resort To Mandatory Deposits For Citizens? These Obstacles

 Will The Government Resort To Mandatory Deposits For Citizens? These Obstacles

 
Time: 2025/04/21 22:48:02 Reading: 4,920 times {Economic: Al Furat News} The head of the Iraqi Economic Alliance, Adi Al-Alawi, 
 
warned of the major challenges facing monetary and fiscal policy in Iraq,
emphasizing that financial reform requires real tools for transformation,
most notably the independence of the central bank.  

During his appearance on the "Free Talk" program on Al Furat satellite channel this evening, Al-Alawi pointed out that:
 
"The most prominent problem lies in the lack of effective oversight of banks," stressing that
 
"the Central Bank is in one valley, and the banks are in another, as the latter
 
     do not adhere to official instructions and
     operate according to special policies,
 
which has caused the banking system to lose real control over it." He added that
 
"strict oversight represents the Central Bank's best weapon in controlling banking activity,"
 
calling for "a move toward a cashless economy despite a deep-rooted crisis of confidence among citizens in the banking system due to past experiences, including the seizure of funds in the 1990s and the subsequent bankruptcy or failure of some banks." Al-Alawi stressed that
 
"citizens cannot be forced to deposit their money in banks, even within the legal framework, because that would have negative repercussions." He pointed out that
 
"persuasion must be achieved through incentives," revealing that
 
"the number of shops and commercial companies registered with the Iraqi Chambers of Commerce is 1.2 million,
 
while the number of unregistered ones is 2.8 million,
 
bringing the total to approximately 4 million outlets." He explained that
 
"the mentality governing the Iraqi economy remains socialist,
despite the official transition to a market economy following the 2005 constitutional vote," suggesting that
 
"Iraq's budget is close to $100 billion or more, and was supposed to generate $12 billion from non-oil revenues."
 
Al-Alawi called for "a five-year tax freeze to
 
     regulate corporate operations and
     alleviate concerns about joining the financial system,
 
which could bolster the state treasury by $17 billion currently missing due to dollar-selling mechanisms." 

In the same context, Al-Alawi revealed that
 
"the Central Bank has agreed with two international companies,
 
    one specializing in bank mergers and the
    other in private sector restructuring,
 
to submit a comprehensive study next July on the struggling banks."      
https://alforatnews.iq/news/هل-ستلجأ-الحكومة-إلى-الإيداع-الإجباري-للمواطنين؟-هذه-العقبات