Donohoe: Bank outage ‘extremely serious’ but didn’t damage Ireland’s reputation Bank of Ireland has moved to assure customers that their account balances should be up-to-date after glitch on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Russian rouble falls to levels seen at start of Ukraine invasion Currency hits 17-month low with Moscow blaming ‘loose monetary policy’. Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2023
Banks from 4 Arab countries are in talks to invest in struggling Lebanese banks, official says Banks from four Arab countries are interested in investing in Lebanon’s struggling banking sector, which has been hard-hit by the small nation’s three-year economic meltdown The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
Lebanon's central bank chief ends 30-year tenure amid scandal, crisis Lebanon's embattled central bank governor stepped down Monday under a cloud of investigation and blame for his country's economic crisis as several European countries probe him for alleged financial crimes. France 24 · Jul 31, 2023
Lebanon's central bank governor ends 30-year tenure under investigation during dire economic crisis Lebanon’s embattled central bank governor has ended his 30-year tenure The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor appears in court more than a month after his arrest Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor has appeared in court in the economic hub of Lagoon on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
Explained | Will G-20 agree on a Joint Communiqué? Why has a single joint statement not been released so far at any G-20 Ministerial meeting? What is the bone of contention? What are the ‘Bali Paragraphs’ and why are they being incorporated in the current document? As G-20 President, what is India’s focus? The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
Nigerian court orders gov’t to release or charge central bank chief Government lawyers say they secured a lower magistrate court order to hold Godwin Emefiele during investigation. Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023
Which Financial Stock Is Better for Your Portfolio: Marathon Digital (MARA) or Manhattan Bridge (LOAN) Financial stocks are the biggest beneficiaries of the Fed’s interest rate hikes. After a short pause, the central bank is expected to raise interest rates again this month. Given this backdrop, let’s compare Marathon Digital (MARA) and Manhattan Bridge Capital (LOAN) to identify the better investment. StockNews.com · Jul 11, 2023
Fears for Libyan oil production amid military threats Gen Khalifa Haftar warned of military action unless oil revenues are divided fairly The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023
Government warned to avoid 'giveaway budget' by Central Bank chief There's been a series of budget kites already flown, four months out, including a €1,000 tax reduction for middle earners and a €25 pensions and welfare rates hike Dublin Live · Jun 24, 2023
How Emefiele, Nigeria’s powerful central bank chief lost his seat Godwin Emefiele was second-longest-serving governor of Nigeria’s central bank and oversaw its biggest economic downturn. Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023
Nigeria eurobonds rise after suspension of Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele arrested by state secret police at the weekend after his suspension by Nigeria’s president. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2023
Iraq’s central bank to blame for dispute behind jailing of Australian Robert Pether, tribunal finds Engineer’s family says International Court of Arbitration decision strengthens the case for freeing him The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2023
Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2023 More mortgage pain for Irish householders as ECB plots further rate increases The Central Bank has also warned that the risks facing the Irish financial system have increased as inflation is weighing heavily on the global economy.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has reduced its interest rates for the first time since the island nation declared bankruptcy last year
The Independent UK · May 28, 2023 Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste' He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a “socialist lie,” sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished
Reuters · May 23, 2023 Germany issues arrest warrant for Lebanon's central bank chief - sources Germany has informed Lebanon it has issued an arrest warrant for Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh on corruption charges, including forgery, money laundering and embezzlement, a senior judicial source told Reuters on Tuesday.
Reuters · May 22, 2023 France summons brother, assistant of Lebanon central bank boss in fraud probe France's judiciary has summoned the brother of and an assistant to Lebanon's central bank governor, two sources close to the matter told Reuters on Monday, as it continues its probe into alleged embezzlement and money-laundering by the bank chief.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Top Lebanese official in IMF talks calls for central bank head to resign amid corruption allegations The Lebanese official heading talks with the International Monetary Fund to bailout Lebanon’s tanking economy has called for the country’s embattled central bank chief to resign
France 24 · May 16, 2023 France issues international arrest warrant for Lebanese central bank chief A French investigating magistrate on Tuesday issued an international arrest warrant for Lebanon's central bank chief Riad Salameh, a source close to the case said.
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Lebanese Central Bank governor no-show in Paris corruption probe Lebanon’s embattled central bank governor has failed to appear before French prosecutors in Paris, questioning him in the ongoing European money-laundering and illicit enrichment probe
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 Finance Minister meets IMF MD Georgieva on sidelines of G7 meeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 12 met International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director K Georgieva on the sidelines of G7 Finance Minister Central Bank Governors meet.
Reuters · May 12, 2023 G7 finance chiefs debate reducing supply chain reliance on China Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies discussed the need to make global supply chains more resilient by reducing over-reliance on China, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Friday.
Fortune · May 10, 2023 Brazil’s unlikely bid to become a global crypto hub New legislation and regulatory collaboration are transforming the South American powerhouse.