The Central Bank prevents the entry of an Iraqi bank from the auction of currency after a US decision
Posted, 2018/5/17 21:52
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Central Bank of Iraq decided to stop the Islamic Bank of Iraq after the decision of the US Treasury Board.
"As the country's nominal bank and its chairman [Aaras Habib Abdul Karim] are listed on the [US Assets Control Bureau] list and based on international agreements [OFAC]
signed by the side, In order to maintain the integrity of the financialand banking system in Iraq decided to take precautionary measures to stop the bank from entering into the window of sale and purchase of foreign currency, and the reservation on all accounts of the bank and the accounts of the Chairman of the Board referred to him raised and felt those accounts.
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alliraqnews.com
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