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“Tidbits From TNT” Friday 2-27-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Egypt's MoneyHash & Iraqi Startup Wayl Partner to Expand E-Payments

The payment orchestration platform is working with Iraqi provider Wayl to help businesses access local payment methods.

 MoneyHash, a payment orchestration platform that helps businesses manage and route transactions across multiple payment providers through a single integration, has partnered with Wayl, an Iraq-based payment solutions provider and merchant of record, to support companies expanding into Iraq.

Payment orchestration platforms like MoneyHash sit between merchants and banks, card networks, and digital wallets, enabling businesses to optimise payment flows, reduce failed transactions and manage multiple providers without building separate integrations for each market.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning  2-27-26

The Central Bank And Banks Have Chosen Their Path In Reform Processes And A New Initiative To Enhance Their Capabilities

The Central Bank of Iraq announces the completion of a key step in the comprehensive reform process for commercial and Islamic banks and branches of foreign banks. This step involved the submission of required documentation for review in accordance with the "minimum requirements," which outlined three paths: "continuing in the market as independent banking institutions, merging with other banking institutions, or exiting the market."

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Evening 2-26-26

Central Bank Advances Iraqi Banking Reform, Eases Foreign Transactions

26th February 2026 in Iraq Banking & Finance News, Iraq Industry & Trade News

By John Lee.  The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced completion of the principal phase of its comprehensive reform programme for commercial, Islamic and foreign bank branches operating in Iraq.

According to the Bank, all Iraqi banks have submitted the required documentation under the "minimum requirements" framework, selecting one of three pathways:

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Dollar’s Global Dominance Finally Cracking?

Dollar’s Global Dominance Finally Cracking?

WTFinance:  2-26-2026

The global monetary system is at a crossroads, influenced by geopolitical tensions, technological innovation, and shifting economic landscapes.

 In a recent episode of the WTFinance Podcast, host Anthony Fatseas sat down with Barry Eichengreen, a distinguished economist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, to dissect the current state and future trajectory of global finance.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday 2-26-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: Cash hoarded in home safes and lost trust in bank vaults

At the heart of the banking confidence crisis that is hindering the spread of electronic payments in Iraq, the majority of economic transactions are still conducted in cash, while savings remain completely outside the formal banking system.

However, the average Iraqi citizen manages his daily life entirely by relying on paper money, as he withdraws his salaries in cash, pays for his purchases in cash, and keeps his savings at home away from banks.

Meanwhile, electronic payment cards have become a routine part of daily life in neighboring countries, revealing that Iraq is about twenty years behind in adopting the simplest modern financing tools.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning  2-26-26

The International Monetary Fund Approves The Disbursement Of $2.3 Billion To An Arab Country.

Money and Business   Economy News — Follow-up   The International Monetary Fund has approved the fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement and the first review of its Resilience and Strength Program, making available $2.3 billion in financing, according to a statement issued by the Fund.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Wednesday Evening 2-25-26

The Iraqi Trade Bank Responds To Al-Karbouli Regarding "Transfer Exceptions".

Banks    The Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) affirmed on Wednesday its full commitment to the directives of the Central Bank of Iraq and regulatory authorities, clarifying that all international transfers executed through the Central Bank of Iraq's platform are subject to proper notification and approval.

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