Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Saturday Afternoon 11-25-23
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Saturday Afternoon 11-25-23
Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner
Interior Ministry: More Than 25 Dollar Traders Were Arrested
a wish | 11/25/2023 Baghdad - Mawazine News The Ministry of Interior counted, today, Saturday, the dollar speculators and beggars who were arrested during the month of last October.
The Director of Organized Crime Operations at the Ministry of Interior, Brigadier General Hussein Al-Tamimi, told the official agency, followed by Mawazine News, that “based on the directives of the Minister of Interior, the Directorate of Combating Organized Crime began operations on the Rusafa and Karkh sides of the capital, Baghdad, in addition to the directorates located within the governorates.” ", with a wide campaign to eliminate the phenomenon of begging."
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Saturday Afternoon 11-25-23
Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner
Interior Ministry: More Than 25 Dollar Traders Were Arrested
a wish | 11/25/2023 Baghdad - Mawazine News The Ministry of Interior counted, today, Saturday, the dollar speculators and beggars who were arrested during the month of last October.
The Director of Organized Crime Operations at the Ministry of Interior, Brigadier General Hussein Al-Tamimi, told the official agency, followed by Mawazine News, that “based on the directives of the Minister of Interior, the Directorate of Combating Organized Crime began operations on the Rusafa and Karkh sides of the capital, Baghdad, in addition to the directorates located within the governorates.” ", with a wide campaign to eliminate the phenomenon of begging."
He added, "There is a vigorous field follow-up by the Undersecretary for Intelligence and Federal Investigations on the phenomenon of begging, which has become an uncivilized and widespread phenomenon in Baghdad and the provinces, and the arrest of beggars."
He pointed out that "during the past month, more than 115 beggars of various Arab and Asian nationalities and age groups were arrested. They were detained and prosecuted by the judiciary," stressing that "they were arrested and sent to the competent authority (Directorate of Residency Affairs)."
He continued, "There are also ongoing campaigns regarding the follow-up of unlicensed brokerage offices, in addition to human trafficking, and some of the duties assigned to the work of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime."
He stressed that "there are other campaigns continuing to pursue manipulators and speculators with the exchange rate of the dollar. During the past month, more than 25 defendants were arrested."https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=238501
Member Of The Democratic Party: Postponing The Oil And Gas Law Until After The Kurdistan Parliament Elections
Time: 11/24/2023 Read: 3,120 times {Politics: Al-Furat News} A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party expected that the draft oil and gas law would be postponed to next year due to continuing disagreements over it.
Wafa Muhammad Karim told Al-Furat News Agency, “The oil and gas law has reached the stage of final touches before being sent to the House of Representatives, but the entry into the oil-producing governorates required more time to write the draft, in addition to the presence of political parties that want to obstruct the law.”
He added, "So far, the law has not been sent to Parliament and will be postponed until next year, because it is one of the most complex laws passed in Iraq."
Karim expected that "the draft law will be implemented after the Kurdistan Regional Parliament elections {scheduled for the beginning of next year} due to its legislative difficulty."
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed on the second of last August that the draft oil and gas law is part of the commitment to the ministerial approach, which the House of Representatives voted on, and will take into account constitutional principles, in a way that guarantees the fair distribution of oil wealth and improves the reality of the economy in its various aspects, and contributes to the economic reform that The government has made it a priority.
Al-Sudani directed the formation of a ministerial committee to supervise the technical dialogues between the Federal Ministry of Oil and the Ministry of Natural Resources in the region, in addition to inviting the governors of the oil-producing governorates, Basra, Maysan, Kirkuk, and Dhi Qar, and the general directors of government oil companies to the ongoing technical dialogues regarding the law, provided that it is followed by These dialogues complete the political dialogue to agree on submitting the draft law. LINK
Oil Prices Achieve Weekly Gains For The First Time In More Than A Month
Economy Saturday, November 25, 2023 Follow-up/National News Center Oil prices achieved weekly gains for the first time in more than a month, ahead of the OPEC+ meeting next week to decide on production cuts in 2024. The rise comes despite the decline in oil prices on Friday, with the decline in the premium associated with geopolitical risks due to the truce in Gaza.
Price movements during the past week: US West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 3.35 percent, while Brent crude declined slightly by 0.04 percent.
On Friday, the settlement price for futures contracts for Brent crude fell by 84 cents, equivalent to one percent, to $80.58 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell by $1.56, or two percent, from Wednesday’s close at $75.54.
There was no settlement for West Texas Intermediate crude yesterday, Thursday, due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. The escalation operations in Gaza witnessed a truce that included the exchange of a group of hostages and detainees.
“It was important for them to go ahead with it so the risk premium would go down,” said John Kilduff, a partner at Again Capital in New York.
The weekly rise in oil comes at a time when OPEC+ is preparing for a meeting in which production cuts are at the top of its agenda after the recent declines in oil prices due to concerns about demand and supply growth, especially from non-OPEC producers. OPEC+, which includes the Organization of the Exporting Countries, surprised Petroleum and allies, including Russia, asked the market on Wednesday to postpone its meeting from November 26 to the 30th after producers faced difficulty in reaching a consensus on production levels.
Three OPEC+ sources told Reuters that the group is close to reaching a compromise with African oil producers on production levels in 2024. https://nnciraq.com/238336/
Iraq's Credit Rating And Its Relationship To The Conflict In The Occupied Territories
money and business Economy News Moody's credit rating agency maintained Iraq's CAA1 rating, warning that the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the intervention of Iran and the United States may have fundamental repercussions on Iraq, if the war expands.
The agency said that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas remains primarily focused in Gaza. But its regional escalation, which is a “scenario with little possibility of being achieved,” will have economic repercussions for Iraq.
The agency notes that any escalation in tensions in the Gulf would threaten to disrupt maritime transport routes through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iraq depends on for most of its oil exports.
It maintained Iraq's rating at "CAA1" with a stable outlook, and said that the rating reflects Iraq's financial and external dependence on hydrocarbons, which leads to its significant exposure to oil price fluctuations and the risks of transitioning away from carbon.
However, the agency says that Iraq's low reliance on external financing and the buffer provided by the recovery in foreign exchange reserves underscore a range of mitigating factors even if this scenario plays out.
Iraq, which is rich in oil, suffers from deterioration in its infrastructure and roads as a result of decades of wars and the spread of corruption.
Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirms that one of his government's priorities is to rehabilitate the transportation and road infrastructure, as well as the dilapidated electricity sector.
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Al-Rafidain Launches A Campaign To Rely On Electronic Payment And Open Bank Accounts For Citizens
Economy NewsToday, Saturday, Rafidain Bank announced the launch of a campaign to rely on electronic payment and open bank accounts for citizens.
The bank's media office stated, in a statement received by Al-Iqtisadnews, that "the mobile field teams of the Rafidain Bank branches are conducting extensive visits to shop owners, commercial centers, universities and other sectors."
He added, "This comes to review the banking services and facilities provided to customers, the procedures for opening bank accounts, and the move to adopt electronic payment in daily financial transactions." Views 52 11/25/2023 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=37805
The Minister Of Commerce Announces Major Joint Investments Between Iraq And China
Money and business Economy News – Baghdad Today, Saturday, Trade Minister Atheer Al-Ghurairi announced major joint investments between Iraq and China, while stressing that Iraq is looking forward to benefiting from China's political and economic capabilities.
Al-Ghurairi said, to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), followed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, during the establishment ceremony of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council, under the auspices of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani: “On behalf of the Prime Minister, we extend to the government and the friendly Chinese people our congratulations on the 65th anniversary of the establishment of relations.”
Diplomacy between Iraq and China, as well as the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council, and we wish them further progress and prosperity,” noting that “the historical friendship relations between Iraq and China are deep-rooted, and both civilizations have made prominent contributions to all of human history.”
He added, "Iraq is linked to China through economic and trade relations that resulted in the signing of the trade, economic, and technical cooperation agreement in 1997, from which a joint committee emerged that held 13 sessions, the last of which was in 2016, and discussed a number of areas of cooperation, including political, economic, cultural, education, and health." ".
He continued, "The People's Republic of China is Iraq's largest trading partner, as the volume of trade exchange between the two countries in 2022 reached approximately 53 billion US dollars," stressing that "Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani paid attention to bilateral relations with the People's Republic of China, through... The Iraqi Development Road Project, which will move the region economically and transport goods from Europe to the Gulf and vice versa through Iraq.
He continued, "Iraq looks forward to more cooperation with the Republic of China and more cooperation achievements, as well as benefiting from its political and economic capabilities in order to confront economic and development challenges and change the reforms, programmes, plans and projects that the Iraqi government desires."
He pointed out that "Iraq is witnessing a new phase through the government program currently in effect and monitored and followed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, which stipulates openness and establishing the best relations with all countries, especially China, as it is the largest trading partner."
He stressed that "China is an important and essential partner and the second largest economy in the world, so it was very important for the Business Council to have a presence in this period through its decreed agenda," pointing out that "there will be more Chinese investments inside Iraq, as well as investments by businessmen and merchants." Iraqis inside China.
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Provoking Points to Ponder on Feelings – Sincerity – Slander
Diogenes being asked "What is that beast, the bite of which is the most dangerous?" replied "Of wild beasts, the bite of a slanderer; and of tame beasts, that of the flatterer" -- Diogenes
No one is safe from slander -- The best way is to pay no attention to it - but live in innocence and let the world talk -- Moliere
The slanderer inflicts wrong by calumniating the absent; and he who gives credit to the calumny before he knows its truth, is equally guilty -- Herodotus
Oh! Many a shaft, at random sent, finds mark the archer little meant; and many a word, at random spoken, may soothe or wound a heart that's broken -- Walter Scott
It is commonly unnecessary to refute slander and calumny, except by perseverance in well doing; they are sparks, which, if you do not fan them, will soon go out --
If evil be said of thee,m and it is true, correct it; if it be a lie, laugh at it -
Have patience awhile; slanders are not long lived -- Truth is the child of time; ere long she shall appear to vindicate thee -- Kant
Slander cannot make the subject of it either better or worse -- it may represent us in a false light, or place a likeness of us in a bad one, but we are always the same -- Not so the slanderer, for calumny always makes the calumniator worse, but the culmniated never -- Colton
Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Saturday AM 11-25-23
Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Saturday AM 11-25-23
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
"If the dollar gradually loses its place atop the world financial pyramid, what would happen next? For the U.S., it would likely mean less access to capital, higher borrowing costs and lower stock market (https://money.usnews.com/investing/term/stock-market) values, among other effects."
This is why the Global Economy would have to reset everything including the currencies. Look for it to be a "gradual process" beginning early next year. Several currencies are going to be utilizing their own local currencies going forward including Iraq starting at the 1st of January 2024. Some of these currencies are listed in the article below.
Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Saturday AM 11-25-23
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
"If the dollar gradually loses its place atop the world financial pyramid, what would happen next? For the U.S., it would likely mean less access to capital, higher borrowing costs and lower stock market (https://money.usnews.com/investing/term/stock-market) values, among other effects."
This is why the Global Economy would have to reset everything including the currencies. Look for it to be a "gradual process" beginning early next year. Several currencies are going to be utilizing their own local currencies going forward including Iraq starting at the 1st of January 2024. Some of these currencies are listed in the article below.
Look for some kind of shared power going forward between the East and the West. Currently, there is a legislative Bill going through Congress to watch called "The 21st Century Dollar Act." This bill introduces the Dollar and the Yuan sharing World Reserve Status.
Less Capital reserves for the US means more Capital reserves for other countries moving towards their own local currencies in International Trade. In turn, this will begin the process of raising the value of currencies who make this move going forward.
Again, it is a gradual process that takes time to determine new demand and use of local currencies around the world and the support given to these local currencies through gold and algorithmic trade that will create price pressures for change on them.
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"Federal bank regulatory agencies announced today that they will extend until January 16, 2024, the comment period on their long-term debt proposed rule to improve the resolvability of large banks and enhance financial stability. The agencies extended the comment period to allow interested parties more time to analyze the issues and prepare their comments."
With longer term rules of holding Capital Requirements such as gold, xrp, and foreign reserves inside the larger banking systems, this gives an added net worth to banking structures allowing them to weather the storm that's coming next year in the bear market decline.
The markets are expected to reach a bottom sometime around early fall. Time will tell on this one. It all depends on how well trades go between the first of the year and into the fall. New assets to trade such as commodities moving to a real value has a way of rebalancing the scales of previous predictions.
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PROJECT 2025 - New set up USA, ISREAL (Worldwide Military Peace Plan)
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New guaranteed income programs are launching in four states across the US.
A total of $18.745 million will be handed out to people and families with no strings attached in Georgia, Florida, Maryland and California.
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"Tidbits From TNT" Saturday 11-25-2023
TNT:
CandyKisses: Al-Rafidain launches a campaign to rely on electronic payment and open bank accounts for citizens
Baghdad Today - Baghdad
Today, Saturday (November 25, 2023), Rafidain Bank announced the launch of a campaign to rely on electronic payment and open bank accounts for citizens.
The bank's media office said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that "the mobile field teams of the branches of Rafidain Bank are conducting intensive visits to the owners of shops, commercial centers, universities and other sectors to review the banking services and facilities provided to customers and the procedures for opening bank accounts and the trend to adopt electronic payment in daily financial transactions."
TNT:
CandyKisses: Al-Rafidain launches a campaign to rely on electronic payment and open bank accounts for citizens
Baghdad Today - Baghdad
Today, Saturday (November 25, 2023), Rafidain Bank announced the launch of a campaign to rely on electronic payment and open bank accounts for citizens.
The bank's media office said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that "the mobile field teams of the branches of Rafidain Bank are conducting intensive visits to the owners of shops, commercial centers, universities and other sectors to review the banking services and facilities provided to customers and the procedures for opening bank accounts and the trend to adopt electronic payment in daily financial transactions."
Tishwash: Advisor to the Prime Minister: Starting a new phase of the relationship with China
The Prime Minister's Advisor for Investment Affairs, Muhammad Al-Najjar, announced today, Saturday, the importance of the relationship between Iraq and China, while announcing a platform for Iraqi and Chinese businessmen.
Muhammad al-Najjar told the official agency, during the establishment ceremony of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council, under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, that “China was distinguished by several characteristics, including that it is the only country that was able to save 400 million people from the poverty line within 20 years, and this is an experience.” It is great and everyone must benefit from it.
The second characteristic is its transition from a 100% state-controlled communist economy to a real shared economy that has become productive.”
Al-Najjar added, “The third characteristic, which is very important as it relates to the experience that China has acquired over 4,000 years of civilization, is how to develop a team capable of managing the country’s variables,” indicating that “Iraq views China as a friend and as a country that shared its concerns in a stage of abandonment.” A lot about him.”
He continued, "We seek to learn a lot from China regarding how to change the framework and systems of the state," noting, "China has a principle called special economic zones, and this is an experience that must be benefited from in Iraq to change our economic reality."
Al-Najjar pointed out, “In 1979, China’s gross domestic product did not exceed 120 billion, but today China is the second largest economy in the world over 40 years of changes that occurred not only on a political basis, but on an economic and political basis simultaneously.” He expressed his hope to “begin a new phase of the relationship with China.”
He stressed that "renewable commercial and industrial projects will be held between Iraq and China," adding, "The Iraqi-Chinese Business Council will be a platform for businessmen from both countries." link
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Tishwash: Moody's maintains Iraq's rating at "Caa1"... What does this mean?
Moody's credit rating agency maintained its rating for Iraq's economy at the level of "Caa1" and maintained a stable future outlook.
The agency said in its report that the classification comes under accreditationIraqEconomic, financial and external impact on the oil and gas sector, resulting in significant exposure to oil price fluctuations and carbon transition risks.
High global oil prices prompted a major shift in Iraq's financial and external accounts, which supported the reduction of public debt and led to a noticeable recovery in the foreign exchange reserve position of the Bank of Iraq.IraqCentral Bank to reach its highest levels ever, according to the agency’s report.
"Moody'sShe said in her report that, nevertheless, the presence of “a three-year expansionary budget and limited reform momentum will lead to a continuous and recent deterioration in financial indicators, as well as deepening gaps.”IraqStructural,” the agency also expected that the ceiling for local and foreign currencies would remain unchanged.
Last July, it announced, “Moody'sReducing the assessment of Iraq's economic strength to "ba2", she said that this assessment balances the size of the economy and the abundance of natural resources with instability and turmoil in economic growth, weak infrastructure, and the economy's lack of diversity.
IraqIt is the second largest oil producer in OPEC, with an average of 4.5 million barrels per day, of which it exports about 3.4 million barrels, as the state relies on revenues from selling crude to cover about 95% of its expenses. anticipationInternational Monetary FundIn a previous report, oil production in the country would shrink by 5% this year against the backdrop of the decision of the main members of OPEC+ to reduce production.
A report "Moody's"The statement expected that it would lead to an escalation of the conflict between...IsraelAndagitation, regionally with participationIranAnd the United States, which is currently a weak scenario according to the agency, will have material repercussions on...Iraq, through a number of many transmission channels.
The report added: “Any escalation in tensions in the Gulf would threaten to disrupt maritime transport routes through...Strait of Hormuz, on which it dependsIraqin most of its oil exports.”
*Additional points from the report “Moody's":
- Oil's dominance of government revenues and exports will imply immediate and significant pressures on public finances and liquidity, with the overall impact depending on how long this disruption continues.
- AdoptionIraqThe decline in external financing and the reserves provided by the recovery in foreign exchange reserves confirm a group of factors relieving pressures on public finances.
Extremely weak governance of institutions constrains the effectiveness of policies, the government's ability to respond to domestic and external shocks, and the competitiveness of the economy.
-Deep political division and vulnerabilityIraqBeing affected by geopolitical tensions, increasing social pressures resulting from high rates of youth unemployment and inadequate access to basic services, all exposeIraqto the risks of political events. link
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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Late Friday Evening 11-24-23
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Late Friday Evening 11-24-23
Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner
Parliamentary Finance: The Central Bank Has Come A Long Way In Its Mission To Get Rid Of The Dominance Of The Dollar
Economy | 11/24/2023 Mawazine News – Baghdad The head of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, confirmed today, Friday, that the Central Bank has come a long way in the mission of restoring market stability and getting rid of the dominance of the dollar.
Al-Atwani said in an interview followed by Mawazine News, “Diversifying the sources of foreign currency dependence in commercial transactions is the only way to address the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar.”
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Late Friday Evening 11-24-23
Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner
Parliamentary Finance: The Central Bank Has Come A Long Way In Its Mission To Get Rid Of The Dominance Of The Dollar
Economy | 11/24/2023 Mawazine News – Baghdad The head of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, confirmed today, Friday, that the Central Bank has come a long way in the mission of restoring market stability and getting rid of the dominance of the dollar.
Al-Atwani said in an interview followed by Mawazine News, “Diversifying the sources of foreign currency dependence in commercial transactions is the only way to address the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar.”
He added, "We stress the importance of this trend as it is an effective solution and a well-thought-out strategy to open new horizons that ensure the facilitation of commercial transaction procedures at various levels."
He continued, "We renew our full support for the steps of the Central Bank of Iraq as it moves steadily towards developing real solutions to the crisis." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=238471
Central Bank Governor: Washington Responds To All That Iraq Needs In Terms Of Dollars And A Meeting With It Next Month
Time: 11/24/2023 Read: 2,041 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced that the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury are responding to all requests for the dollar Iraq needs.
Al-Alaq said in a press interview that “the Iraqi Central Bank will hold a meeting with the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve early next month in Dubai,” noting that “radical steps will be taken within the framework of reorganizing trade on the right foundations,” noting that “the electronic platform will be completed early next year.” .
He noted that "the Central Bank will exit the process of conducting the executive aspects of the external transfer, and its role will be limited to supervision, and we have worked to find a new relationship between Iraqi banks and internationally accredited correspondent banks abroad."
He continued, "We succeeded in opening more than 40 accounts for Iraqi banks with correspondent banks abroad, and we developed radical solutions to end speculation and dollar smuggling operations, and we were able to diversify currencies in transfer operations abroad."
Al-Alaq stated that “import operations in Chinese yen and euros have been in effect for some time and import operations in UAE dirhams will begin next week,” stressing that “there are preliminary understandings with the Turkish side to make transfers through Turkish banks in the euro currency.”
He pointed out that "the US Federal Reserve provides support in creating a relationship between Iraqi banks and correspondent banks," noting that "the operations of opening accounts for Iraqi banks are happening for the first time, and that the rejection of transfers on the electronic platform has begun to decline and there are no restrictions on Iraqi funds abroad."
Al-Alaq went on to say, "We began supplying dollars into the country from the accounts of Iraqi banks abroad, and supplying dollars comes from what is in the accounts of Iraqi banks abroad, and the Central Bank is studying the request of the bank that is supplying the dollar and its needs before giving approval."
He explained, "The supply of the dollar supports the reserves in the Central Bank, and there is a broad reform plan that includes the merger of private banks and correcting their conditions. The Central Bank is working with the government on a broad plan to develop government banks, which represent the largest weight in the banking sector."
He revealed the diagnosis of some merchants who are pressuring the dollar currency in the market without following the fundamental import processes, and the government is working to eliminate the episodes that put pressure on the cash exchange rate, pointing out that “the government issued a decision prohibiting dealing in the dollar locally, while studying the exception of some cases.”
Al-Alaq concluded his speech by saying, "There will be follow-up operations in the market and commercial stores to ensure that they entered with an original external transfer, and there will be besieging operations for every category that puts pressure on the cash dollar in the market." LINK
Al-Allaq: There Will Be Blockade Operations For Each Category That Will Put Pressure On The Cash Dollar In The Market
Economy | 11/24/2023 Baghdad - Mawazine News Today, Friday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced the start of importing dollars into the country through the accounts of Iraqi banks abroad, and while he indicated the end of procedures to open accounts in the UAE dirham and the understanding with Turkey to make transfers in euros or the Turkish currency, he revealed a broad plan to reform and develop private and government banks. .
Meeting with the US Treasury and the Federal Bank. Al- Alaq said in an interview with the official agency, followed by Mawazine News, that “the Central Bank of Iraq is in constant communication with the US Treasury and with the US Federal Bank,” indicating that “this communication continues permanently, and there are quarterly meetings held.” To review all matters related to this relationship.”
He added, "There is a meeting that will be held at the beginning of next month as part of the periodic quarterly meetings held between the Central Bank, the Federal Bank, and the Ministry of Treasury, where in these meetings we review all matters with emphasis and focus on the issue of regulating external transfer in a way that ensures the safety of the financial system, especially after the implementation of the new transfer system." external environment, which requires a lot of coordination.
He stated that "these developments that have taken place are radical and not formal developments within the framework of reorganizing trade on sound foundations and organizing external transfer on sound foundations," explaining that "the details related to this issue require coordination and joint cooperation between the Central Bank and those parties."
He stressed that "the next meeting will be in the Emirati city of Dubai," pointing out that "there are quarterly meetings in addition to emergency organizational meetings or communications via phone or video."
He agreed to strengthen banks with dollars and stated that “the Federal Bank agrees with the Central Bank on the need for them to exit the process of conducting the executive aspects of external transfer and their role is limited to supervision and control, and this is normal in central banks that do not exercise these executive roles or detailed operations with regard to transfer.”
Therefore, the plan and agreement between us was for the Central Bank of Iraq and the Federal Bank to exit these procedural processes, confirming the development of a plan to shift the external transfer process from the electronic platform that will be completed at the beginning of next year.
He pointed to creating a new relationship between Iraqi banks and internationally accredited correspondent banks abroad, where the process would be limited between them, and the role of the Central Bank of Iraq and the US Federal Reserve would be the process of monitoring and supervision, and we began some time ago trying to find a relationship between correspondent banks and our Iraqi banks.
“Opening more than 40 He opened a bank account and stated: “We have greatly succeeded in this context, and we were able to open more than 40 accounts for Iraqi banks with correspondent banks or abroad,”
Diversifying Currencies
and stating that “to increase flexibility and facilitation in the external transfer process, we have diversified the currencies in which transfers are made to Abroad, and we now have transfers in addition to the dollar, euro and UAE dirham.”
Understandings For Making Transfers Through Turkish Banks
He stressed that "the procedures have been completed for opening accounts in the dirham, the Chinese yuan, and the Indian rupee," noting that "there are preliminary understandings with the Turkish side to make transfers through Turkish banks in the euro or the Turkish currency."
He stated that "this issue is important and is being conducted in coordination with the Federal Bank and the US Treasury, and they are helping us in this," noting that "this is the opposite of what some understand as an escape from the pressures of the Federal Bank regarding the dollar, as these currencies are covered by the dollar and we buy them from the dollars in the bank.
" The Federal Bank, which is not far from the Federal Bank, but rather with the coordination and support of the Federal Bank, as it wants to reach with us the desired goal, which is to have a relationship between Iraqi banks and correspondent banks.”
He stated, "This is happening for the first time by opening this number of accounts for our banks, and it is a very important step to strengthen the banking system in Iraq, because accepting these banks means that they now have systems capable of being accepted internationally," explaining that "any correspondent bank currently accepts... By opening an account with an Iraqi bank after ensuring that this bank has the necessary systems, standards, conditions and rules under which it operates.”
End Of Work On The Electronic Platform.
Al-Alaq confirmed that “this will lead to the end of work on the electronic platform in the year 2024,” explaining: “We have reached an advanced level and with the completion of the other episodes, we will leave this method.”
He stated, "In this case, operations will be faster, easier, and more disciplined, because these internationally accredited correspondent banks have complete systems for conducting audit and monitoring operations before implementing this operation."
Treating Rejected Transfers Gradually.
Al-Alaq pointed out that “this will gradually reduce the percentage of rejected transfers,” pointing out that “rejecting transfers has reasons, but the banks and transferring people will learn the conditions and points that must be taken into account when submitting a transfer request, as there are formal issues, for example, coding.
” The numbering, and there are required documents and review for the final beneficiary, is that there are well-known companies, and the prices are reasonable, etc., and over time, the importer or the applicant gets used to adapting or providing the requirements for the transfer.”
The fact that the American side is reducing the amount of dollars, and he stated that “the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury are responding to all requests related to the process of providing and strengthening the dollar that Iraq needs by following sound rules and standards for the movement of money,” explaining that “this is in the interest of the two countries and ridding the financial system of any suspicious operations such as laundering operations.
” Money and terrorist financing, so the money abroad is Iraqi money with no restrictions on it, but there are requirements and standards, whether they are in the dollar currency or even if they are in European currencies or other currencies, and these have become among the required rules in all cases.”
He continued, "Some people believe that if this money were in another country, it would be without restrictions, but these have become international standards followed, even if it was in euros, yuan, or pounds sterling, and there will be the same business rules."
Expanding the diversification of foreign transactions for all Iraqi banks
He stated, "Our goal is that all banks must have correspondent banks, and we emphasized this issue years ago, as a bank that does not have correspondent banks cannot carry out its real work and is cut off from the world," explaining that "some banks are late in this regard." There were easy methods available, so some did not bother to work seriously on this issue, but now all banks have realized that there is a necessity, so they began to intervene successively.”
He continued: “All that provides the bank is the correspondent bank’s belief that it has the system required to control the movement of funds, provide conditions, and follow international standards, and the presence of a monitoring system on the issue of money laundering and terrorist financing will enter this field,” noting that “some banks have begun seeking the assistance of specialized international companies.” To organize these aspects until they become qualified.”
Importing Various Currencies Comes Into Effect.
He pointed out that "import operations in various currencies have entered into force. For example, with the Chinese side and the euro, they were initiated some time ago, and the UAE dirham will begin next week."
We Aim To Reduce The Demand For The Dollar.
He stated, “These measures aim to reduce the pressure on the demand for the cash dollar, as we want all importers to carry out import operations through fundamental external transfer. However, some trade in Iraq does not follow this path, but rather goes to put pressure on cash.”
The dollar is in the market, so the price imbalance occurs, that is, it is the result of the presence of groups that put pressure on the cash while there are correct and fundamental procedures for transfer available,” he said, declaring work with the government to eliminate the episodes that put pressure on the cash exchange rate, and we found a group of groups, on For example, some deal in cash dollars inside Iraq.
The government issued a decision not to deal in dollars locally. As for the second class, they are the merchants who import some materials and do not enter the platform or transfer in the proper manner. We began by analyzing these categories, such as the cigarette trade, which takes the dollar from the market at a percentage 100 percent.
As we began to analyze the materials entering Iraq, such as some mobile phones and other materials, a decision was issued stating that these materials must have proof that they entered Iraq based on a fundamental external transfer. If these goods do not carry an official fundamental transfer, this means that they are goods. "I entered illegally."
Following Up On The Market
and stating that “there will be follow-up operations in the market, and even in the warehouses, to ensure that these materials enter based on an official transfer so as to keep them away from pressure on the cash dollar market, and we will expand this to other categories, and any category we find is making non-fundamental transfers.” Or by paying cash, we will besiege it.”
Transfers From Iraqis In Dollars
, and he pointed out that “the general principle is what was approved by the Council of Ministers that trading or payment inside Iraq is in dinars, but there are cases that are being studied at the present time, and there was a meeting in the Ministry of Planning regarding contracts in their various forms and how to make payment options, whether in dinars.” Or in dollars, as a group of proposals were put forward that we are now studying,” noting that “some types of contracts or obligations with foreign companies previously will continue to be dealt in dollars, and we are studying other cases to develop the best or most appropriate method for them.”
He pointed out that "in the past, inward transfers did not matter to the beneficiary if they were given in dinars, but now, because of the price difference, it is a temporary solution and we are working to solve the problem radically."
The mechanism for importing dollars by private banks. Al- Alaq announced the start of supplying dollars into the country from the accounts of Iraqi banks abroad, explaining that “the supply of dollars from abroad comes from what is in the accounts of Iraqi banks abroad. For example, we have an account in a bank, so we can withdraw it in cash or a check, and it is transferred.” In cash, and it has benefits, including that the amounts come into the country instead of abroad.”
He explained that the instructions of the Central Bank will not allow the bank to keep a large amount of foreign currency abroad, as there are certain percentages, in addition to preventing misuse of this currency coming into the country, and we put Rules for its uses.
He warned that "the Central Bank is studying the request of the bank that supplies the dollar and its needs before giving approval and verifying the source of the amount and even the transporting company, in addition to verifying the uses of this amount."
He pointed out that "because of the price difference, there was pressure on banks to withdraw their balances or transfers received from the dollar, which led to some banks becoming scarce in the currency," explaining that "foreign currency can be available in more than one way, not only through the central bank." We seek to deepen this practice.”
He stated: “As long as our Iraqi banks have balances abroad in foreign currencies, it is better for us to enter them, and this supports the reserves in the central bank, that is, instead of the bank using its foreign currency reserves, the currency will be available from the banks’ accounts, and this is an important point.”
A Study To Restructure Banks In Iraq.
Al-Alaq confirmed that “there is a broad reform plan for private banks with mergers and correction operations in some of their situations, and there is a broad plan for government banks, some of whose details will be announced, and we are working with Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani in this regard,” pointing out that “government banks It represents the greatest weight in the banking sector, and we must put it in the best possible way.” https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=238455
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Provoking Points to Ponder on Feelings – Sincerity - Slander
Sincerity is the indispensable ground of all conscientiousness and by consequence of all heartfelt religion -- Kant
The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what we would appear to be ; all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them -- Socrates
Believe nothing against another , but on good authority; one report what may hurt another, unless it be a greater hurt to some other to conceal it -- Penn
The worthiest people are the most injured by slander, as it is the best fruit which the birds have been peeking at -- Swift
Slander is the revenge of the coward, and dissimulation his defense -- Johnson
Plato, hearing that some asserted he was a very bad man. said "I shall take care so to live that nobody will believe them" -- Guardian
Diogenes being asked "What is that beast, the bite of which is the most dangerous?" replied "Of wild beasts, the bite of a slanderer; and of tame beasts, that of the flatterer" -- Diogenes
No one is safe from slander -- The best way is to pay no attention to it - but live in innocence and let the world talk -- Moliere
MilitiaMan: Iraq Dinar - Central Bank - Radical Developments - Internationally Accredited
Iraq Dinar - Central Bank - Radical Developments - Internationally Accredited
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Iraq Dinar - Central Bank - Radical Developments - Internationally Accredited
MilitiaMan and Crew: 11-24-2023
The Crew: Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Angel1, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man
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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Friday Afternoon 11-24-23
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Friday Afternoon 11-24-23
Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner
Media Advisor To The Prime Minister: The Battle For The Dollar Is Almost Over
Political Baghdad – IA The media advisor to Prime Minister Hashem Al-Rikabi confirmed today, Friday, that the battle for the dollar is nearing its end.
Al-Rikabi said in a blog post on his account on the “X” platform, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The reform plans for the financial and banking system undertaken by the government and the Central Bank of Iraq aim to build strong foundations for the stability of the economy, pave the way for creating a suitable climate for investment, and end the eras of unfair trade.” Legitimacy, dollar smuggling, and speculative operations in the market.” He added, "In short, the battle for the dollar is almost over."
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Friday Afternoon 11-24-23
Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner
Media Advisor To The Prime Minister: The Battle For The Dollar Is Almost Over
Political Baghdad – IA The media advisor to Prime Minister Hashem Al-Rikabi confirmed today, Friday, that the battle for the dollar is nearing its end.
Al-Rikabi said in a blog post on his account on the “X” platform, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The reform plans for the financial and banking system undertaken by the government and the Central Bank of Iraq aim to build strong foundations for the stability of the economy, pave the way for creating a suitable climate for investment, and end the eras of unfair trade.” Legitimacy, dollar smuggling, and speculative operations in the market.” He added, "In short, the battle for the dollar is almost over." https://www.ina.iq/197977--.html
Parliamentary Finance Identifies A Single Factor For The Stability Of The Dollar And Dinar
Economy| 08:43 - 11/24/2023 Mawazine News – Baghdad The Finance Committee in Parliament considered that diversifying the sources of foreign currencies in commercial transactions is the only way to address the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar, and to create a parallel market for selling hard currency.
The head of the committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, said in a statement received by Mawazine News, “The Central Bank’s response to our previous call regarding addressing the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar and creating a parallel market for selling hard currency has come a long way in the mission of restoring market stability.”
He added, "By starting to open different windows to deal with other foreign currencies and adopting the (clearing) system in trade exchange with various countries, the Central Bank has come a long way in getting rid of the dominance of the dollar and strengthening the strength of the Iraqi dinar and bringing it into the line of global commercial transactions."
He stressed "the importance of this approach as an effective solution and a well-thought-out strategy to open new horizons that ensure the facilitation of commercial transactions procedures at various levels," reiterating "full support for the steps of the Iraqi Central Bank."
He stressed that the Iraqi Central Bank "is moving steadily towards developing real solutions to the crisis, while we look forward to other steps that will restore stability to the market and end the problem of exchange rate fluctuations and increasing demand for the dollar."
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=238481
The Government's Financial Advisor Reviews The Benefits Of The Decision To "Liberate The Selling Price Of The Dollar" In Money Exchange Offices
Economy |Baghdad today – Baghdad The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed today, Thursday (November 23, 2023), that the decision to circularize the Central Bank today regarding trading the dollar outside the platform according to supply and demand, will provide high flexibility in supply that contributes to market stability.
Saleh told the official news agency, followed by "Baghdad Today", that "liberalizing the operations of buying and selling foreign exchange is not an alternative to the policy of defending price stability and the government's plan to interfere in the stability of the general level of prices."
The Central Bank of Iraq had issued circulars to licensed banks regarding their share and the sale of the dollar to citizens at the official price yesterday, Wednesday, as it confirmed that its circulars, No. 463/3/9, on 8/17/2023, paragraph (first), thereof, stated that the official price for selling the cash dollar To the final citizen beneficiary, the amount of (1,320) dinars/dollars will be spent on the cash share received by banks and exchange companies, and mediation in buying and selling foreign currency directly from this bank/foreign currency buying and selling window.
It must be adhered to and sold in accordance with the instructions communicated to you. Otherwise, the price is subject to forces. Market supply and demand.
The Prime Minister's advisor added, "Families, natural and legal persons in Iraq are hoarding amounts of cash in foreign currency and outside the banking system amounting to billions of dollars and are subject to two phenomena.
The first is the difficulty of disposing of their circulation outside the laws of supply and demand that create the currently free exchange rate due to deterrent legal controls, and the
second is a significant contraction of the money supply." of liquid foreign currency while it has stopped moving in the form of a cash hoarding that is immobile and outside the circle of supply.”
He continued, "This exacerbates exchange rate fluctuations under the influence of (a liquidity trap in foreign currency resulting from an expected positive wealth due to the rise in the value of foreign exchange against the local currency)."
He added, “Therefore, liberalizing the climate of dealing in foreign currency and giving it a white character will provide high flexibility in supply that contributes to reducing noise in the secondary exchange market, which provides a flexible supply of foreign exchange that leads to market stability, supported by a government policy that provides commodity supply through the official exchange rate.” Highly stable and financed at an exchange rate of 1,320 dinars per dollar.
The Central Bank of Iraq’s statement yesterday, Wednesday, that the dollar exchange rates are subject to “the forces of supply and demand in the market,” raised several questions from economists about the reasons that prompted the governor to issue a decision that only recently considered it an “economic crime” that would put the accused in prison under penalty of the Penal Code. Effective against speculators in exchange rates.
What economists have pointed out is that all the measures taken in cooperation with the American side for nearly two years have been put in vain by the return of the currency auction in a “parallel” manner, which is considered an implicit acknowledgment of the existence of a “parallel market” that imposes itself on the Iraqi economy and controls it, and there is no point in preventing it.
Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi commented on this step, sarcastically, “The militarization of the dollar has ended, after the Central Bank recognized the existence of the parallel market!!!”
On the other hand, economic experts described the Central Bank’s action by saying that the bank was finally convinced of the futility of preventing parallel markets, and allows the exchange of the dollar currency according to supply and demand,” considering that “this step is good and will enhance the stability of the markets.”
The matter led to the raising of several questions by observers about how the Central Bank will ensure that the dollar does not go to prohibited channels, and whether this means that the Central Bank will retreat from the step of preventing the delivery of dollar remittances to citizens, and
whether dollar circulation will become available and not be pursued and anyone can Banking can sell the dollar to anyone willing to buy the dollar, as well as whether it will enhance the stability of the markets, especially since cash from the dollar will become available, which may lead to a balance of supply and demand and thus a decline in prices.
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Provoking Points to Ponder on Feelings – Sincerity - Slander
Every human feeling is greater and larger than its exciting cause - a proof I think - that man is designed for a higher state of existence -- Coleridge
Feelings come and go - like light troops following victory of the present; but principles - like troops of the line are undisturbed and stand fast -- Richter
The heart has often been compared to the needle of the compass for its constancy; has it ever been so for its variations? Yet, were any man to keep minutes of his feelings from youth to age, what a table of variations would they present -- how numerous, how diverse, how strange ! - Hare
Feeling in the young precedes philosophy, and often acts with a better and more certain aim -- Carleton
Sincerity is to speak as we think - to do as we pretend and profess - to perform what we promise - and really to be what we would seem and appear to be -- Tilloston
Sincerity is the face of the soul as dissimulation is the mask -- S. Dubay
Sincerity - a deep - genuine heart felt sincerity is a trait of true and noble manhood --Sterne
Inward sincerity will of course influence the outward deportment; where the one is wanting, there is great reason to suspect the absence of the other -- Sterne
Iraqi News Highlights and Points to Ponder Friday AM 11-24-23
Iraqi News Highlights and Points to Ponder Friday AM 11-24-23
Parliamentary Comment On Government Measures Regarding The Dollar
Baghdad - IQ The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed that the Central Bank has come a long way in restoring market stability.
The head of the committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, said in a statement received by (IQ NEWS), “Diversifying the sources of foreign currency adoption in commercial transactions is the only way to address the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar, and create a parallel market for selling hard currency.”
Iraqi News Highlights and Points to Ponder Friday AM 11-24-23
Parliamentary Comment On Government Measures Regarding The Dollar
Baghdad - IQ The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed that the Central Bank has come a long way in restoring market stability.
The head of the committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, said in a statement received by (IQ NEWS), “Diversifying the sources of foreign currency adoption in commercial transactions is the only way to address the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar, and create a parallel market for selling hard currency.”
He added, "With the Central Bank's response to our previous call in this regard, by starting to open various windows to deal in other foreign currencies and adopting the (clearing) system in trade exchange with various countries, it has come a long way in the mission of restoring market stability, getting rid of the dominance of the dollar, and strengthening The strength of the Iraqi dinar and its entry into the line of global commercial transactions.
Al-Atwani stressed, according to the statement, “the importance of this approach as an effective solution and a well-thought-out strategy to open new horizons that ensure facilitation of commercial transactions procedures at various levels.”
He renewed his full support for “the steps of the Central Bank of Iraq as it moves steadily towards developing real solutions to the crisis,” pointing out that “we are looking forward to other steps that will restore stability to the market and end the problem of fluctuating exchange rates and increasing demand for the dollar.”
https://www.iqiraq.news/economy/55423--.html#hathalyoum
]Parliamentary Finance Identifies A Single Factor For The Stability Of The Dollar And Dinar
Economy | 08:43 - 11/24/2023 Mawazine News – Baghdad The Finance Committee in Parliament considered that diversifying the sources of foreign currency reliance in commercial transactions is the only way to address the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar, and to create a parallel market for selling hard currency.
The head of the committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, said in a statement received by Mawazine News, “The Central Bank’s response to our previous call regarding addressing the problem of the increasing demand for the dollar and creating a parallel market for selling hard currency has come a long way in the mission of restoring market stability.”
He added, "By starting to open different windows to deal with other foreign currencies and adopting the (clearing) system in trade exchange with various countries, the Central Bank has come a long way in getting rid of the dominance of the dollar and strengthening the strength of the Iraqi dinar and entering the line of global commercial transactions."
He stressed "the importance of this approach as an effective solution and a well-thought-out strategy to open new horizons that ensure the facilitation of commercial transactions procedures at various levels," reiterating "full support for the steps of the Iraqi Central Bank."
He stressed that the Iraqi Central Bank "is moving steadily towards developing real solutions to the crisis, while we look forward to other steps that will restore stability to the market and end the problem of exchange rate fluctuations and increasing demand for the dollar."
Member Of The Democratic Party: Postponing The Oil And Gas Law Until After The Kurdistan Parliament Elections
Time: 11/24/2023 19:22:08 Read: 858 times {Politics: Al-Furat News} A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party expected that the draft oil and gas law would be postponed to next year due to continuing disagreements over it.
Wafa Muhammad Karim told Al-Furat News Agency, “The oil and gas law has reached the stage of final touches before being sent to the House of Representatives, but the entry into the oil-producing governorates required more time to write the draft, in addition to the presence of political parties that want to obstruct the law.”
He added, "So far, the law has not been sent to Parliament and will be postponed until next year, because it is one of the most complex laws passed in Iraq."
Karim expected that "the draft law will be implemented after the Kurdistan Regional Parliament elections {scheduled for the beginning of next year} due to its legislative difficulty."
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed on the second of last August that the draft oil and gas law is part of the commitment to the ministerial approach, which the House of Representatives voted on, and will take into account constitutional principles, in a way that guarantees the fair distribution of oil wealth and improves the reality of the economy in its various aspects, and contributes to the economic reform that The government has made it a priority.
Al-Sudani directed the formation of a ministerial committee to supervise the technical dialogues between the Federal Ministry of Oil and the Ministry of Natural Resources in the region, in addition to inviting the governors of the oil-producing governorates, Basra, Maysan, Kirkuk, and Dhi Qar, and the general directors of government oil companies to the ongoing technical dialogues regarding the law, provided that it is followed by These dialogues complete the political dialogue to agree on submitting the draft law. Raghad Dahham LINK
Provoking Points To Ponder From Seedtime Quotes That Will Change How You Look At Money
“Never spend your money before you have it!”
“Every time you borrow money, you’re robbing your future self!”
“It’s not your salary that makes you rich, its’ your spending habits!”
“If you can count your money, work harder!“If you can count your money, work harder!”
“Chase your Passions & Money will come. Chase Money & you may never find your Passions!”
“You’ve got to tell your money what to do, or it will leave!”
“Rich is not a goal. Five million in three years is.”
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Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Friday AM 11-24-23
Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Friday AM 11-24-23
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
As we enter into 2024, many changes are going to come to the banking system we have not seen in a long time. We are moving from a closed banking system where information is kept quiet to a controlled open banking system that allows information to flow from bank to bank.
This open banking system is going to be secured through artificial intelligence and smart contracts that enable transactions to take place based upon both sides of a trade being capable of finishing their contract together.
Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Friday AM 11-24-23
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
As we enter into 2024, many changes are going to come to the banking system we have not seen in a long time. We are moving from a closed banking system where information is kept quiet to a controlled open banking system that allows information to flow from bank to bank.
This open banking system is going to be secured through artificial intelligence and smart contracts that enable transactions to take place based upon both sides of a trade being capable of finishing their contract together.
Third-party payments will be included in the new Financial System to be on a Level Playing Field along with traditional banking protocols. This is designed to bring in cryptocurrency into the mainstream Financial System.
To support these transactions and the assets that are going to be tokenized late January, we will be implementing final rules of Basel 3 on January the 16th 2024 with new operational rules to be carried out going forward.
Many legislative transitions are going to take place in 2024, and the banking system as we know it will move into Quantum Technologies that will push most people into having to learn something they have never understood before.
It looks like the transition we are looking for will begin to move at a rapid pace in 2024 and take us to the place many of us want. The question still remains for most countries will be how quickly they can mobilize these changes and work together with networks around the world at Quantum speeds and Quantum levels bringing forth multi bridges into areas of the economy not ever accessed before.
© Goldilocks
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Just recently, we have become aware that JP Morgan and Warren Buffett are selling billions of their stocks now and early next year. This will give them a significant amount of cash to invest in new Quantum Technologies that are coming into play in 2024.
Moves like this create new directions in our markets going forward. When you have institutional money and whales clearly making changes to their investment portfolios happening right now, it is important to take notice.
The movement from a stock-driven Market to a commodity lead Market through digital Technologies on Quantum levels is a reset in the making on every level of the market that affects all sectors including Forex.
We are truly living in a Time whereby movement forward is no longer a choice. It is inevitable. The trick has been trying to pinpoint the timing of this event.
Everything is a process and not a push of the button. The market reset will begin in January and take us to a new place of existence we have never lived before within it.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and pray that the rest of our Holiday season is one filled with joy and abundance on levels we have never experienced before.
© Goldilocks
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2024: Under the radar trends for Banks, Credit Unions and Financial Institutions planning their embedded cross-border payment strategy American Banker Link
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Several articles are coming out this morning about banking reforms.
These new changes are designed to make room for new rules in the Forex Market along with minimizing investor risks for banks and clients.
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"Tidbits From TNT" Friday 11-24-2023
TNT:
CandyKisses: Turkey announces the readiness of the railway line to link Iraq through the development road
Economy News-Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday that the Turkish side informed it that the railway line is ready to be connected to the development road through Fishkhabur.
The Ministry of Transport participated in the meetings of the Iraqi-Turkish Joint Committee held in Baghdad for the period from November 21 to 22, and the two sides agreed on the entry of trucks to Iraqi territory and vice versa and according to the controls and regulations between the two countries, as well as an agreement to activate transit transport with regard to land transport after completing the technical aspects, according to a statement issued by the ministry.
TNT:
CandyKisses: Turkey announces the readiness of the railway line to link Iraq through the development road
Economy News-Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday that the Turkish side informed it that the railway line is ready to be connected to the development road through Fishkhabur.
The Ministry of Transport participated in the meetings of the Iraqi-Turkish Joint Committee held in Baghdad for the period from November 21 to 22, and the two sides agreed on the entry of trucks to Iraqi territory and vice versa and according to the controls and regulations between the two countries, as well as an agreement to activate transit transport with regard to land transport after completing the technical aspects, according to a statement issued by the ministry.
The statement quoted the director of the General Company for Railways Younis Khaled Jawad as saying that: The committee agreed to exchange experiences between the two countries in the field of methods of inspection, loading and unloading in ports in addition to storage mechanisms in ports, noting that the Iraqi side showed its cooperation in the field of transport of dangerous goods and perishables, training and cooperation in the civil air transport sector.
He added: We informed the Turkish side that the railway line has been developed to be ready to be linked to the development road through Fishkhabur, and the two sides agreed that the Road Transport Association will hold a meeting in the second half of next year in Turkey to discuss the issue of roads and land transport between the two countries
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Tishwash: Al-Alaq: Our communication continues with the US Federal Reserve and the US Treasury
The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed the continuation of communication between the Central Bank of Iraq, the US Treasury, and the US Federal Bank, indicating that the beginning of next month will witness a new meeting between the three parties.
Al-Alaq said in a statement that the Central Bank of Iraq is in continuous communication with the US Treasury Department and with the US Federal Bank, indicating that “this communication continues permanently, and there are quarterly meetings held to review all related matters within the framework of this relationship.” He added that “there is a meeting that will be
held At the beginning of next month, within the periodic quarterly meetings held between the Central Bank, the Federal Bank, and the Ministry of Treasury, during these meetings we review all matters with emphasis and focus on the issue of regulating external transfer in a way that ensures the safety of the financial system, especially after the implementation of the new external transfer system, which requires a lot of coordination.
He stated that “these developments that have taken place are radical and not formal developments within the framework of reorganizing trade on sound foundations and organizing external transfer on sound foundations,” explaining that “the details related to this issue require coordination and joint cooperation between the Central Bank and those parties.” He stressed
that “The next meeting will be in the Emirati city of Dubai,” noting that “there are quarterly meetings in addition to emergency organizational meetings or communications via telephone or video communication.”
He stated that “the Federal Bank agrees with the Central Bank on the necessity of them being removed from the process of conducting the executive aspects of the external transfer, and their role is limited to supervision and control, and this is normal in central banks that do not exercise these executive roles or detailed operations with regard to external transfer, and therefore the plan was The agreement between us is for the Central Bank of Iraq and the Federal Bank to exit these procedural processes, confirming the development of a plan to transfer the external transfer process from the electronic platform that will be completed at the beginning of next year.”
He pointed to creating a new relationship between Iraqi banks and internationally accredited correspondent banks abroad, where the process would be limited between them, and the role of the Central Bank of Iraq and the US Federal Reserve would be the process of monitoring and supervision, and we began some time ago trying to find a relationship between correspondent banks and our Iraqi banks.h link
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CandyKisses: Dollar down compared to six other currencies
The dollar was pressured on Friday by uncertainty surrounding the path of US interest rates, while the euro maintained gains made overnight with data indicating that the decline in the euro area may recede.
With U.S. markets closed on Thursday and a shorter trading session held on Friday due to Thanksgiving, currency trading is likely to be limited but with some volatility as liquidity is expected to remain weak.
The dollar index, which measures the greenback's performance against six currencies, fell 0.029 percent to 103.73, staying close to a two-and-a-half-month low of 103.17 touched earlier in the week.
For the month, the index fell 2.8 percent and is on track for its weakest monthly performance in a year amid growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve has finished raising interest rates and could start cutting them next year.
The euro was at $1.0904 after rising 0.16 percent overnight after a series of preliminary surveys showed the recession in Germany could be less than expected, offsetting a pessimistic reading of business activity in France.
Meanwhile, Japan's core consumer price growth rose slightly in October, after declining the previous month, supporting investors' views that persistent inflation could prompt the Bank of Japan to roll back monetary stimulus soon.
ING economists said they expected the Bank of Japan to move away from its ultra-lax stance next year. The Japanese yen rose 0.04 percent to 149.49 per dollar. The Asian currency is slowly moving away from a 33-year low of 151.92 touched at the start of last week. It rose 1.5 percent during the month.
Japan's factory activity contracted for a sixth straight month in November, a survey showed on Friday, while modest growth in the services sector was little changed, highlighting the fragile economy amid weak demand and persistent inflation.
Sterling last traded at $1.2539, up 0.05 percent on the day.
The Australian dollar rose 0.14 percent to $0.657 and its New Zealand counterpart rose 0.07 percent to $0.605.
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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday Evening 11-23-23
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday Evening 11-23-23
Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner
11/23/2023 444 views Today, Thursday, the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, explained the goal of the Central Bank’s circular today regarding trading the dollar outside the platform according to supply and demand, indicating that it will provide high flexibility in supply that contributes to market stability. Saleh told the official agency,
“Liberating the operations of buying and selling foreign exchange is not an alternative to the policy of defending price stability and the government’s plan to interfere in the stability of the general level of prices.”
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday Evening 11-23-23
Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner
11/23/2023 444 views Today, Thursday, the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, explained the goal of the Central Bank’s circular today regarding trading the dollar outside the platform according to supply and demand, indicating that it will provide high flexibility in supply that contributes to market stability. Saleh told the official agency,
“Liberating the operations of buying and selling foreign exchange is not an alternative to the policy of defending price stability and the government’s plan to interfere in the stability of the general level of prices.”
Saleh added, “Families, natural and legal persons in Iraq are hoarding amounts of cash in foreign currency and outside the banking system amounting to billions of dollars and are subject to two phenomena.
The first is the difficulty of disposing of their circulation outside the laws of supply and demand that create the currently free exchange rate due to deterrent legal controls and
the second is the contraction of a large monetary supply from Liquid foreign currency, which has stopped moving in the form of a cash hoarding that is immobile and outside the circle of supply.” He continued,
"This exacerbates exchange rate fluctuations under the influence of (a liquidity trap in foreign currency resulting from an expected positive wealth due to the rise in the value of foreign exchange against the local currency)." Saleh added,
“Therefore, liberalizing the climate of dealing in foreign currency and giving it a white character will provide high flexibility in supply that contributes to reducing noise in the secondary exchange market,
which provides a flexible supply of foreign exchange that leads to market stability, supported by a government policy that provides commodity supply through the official price.” “For highly stable exchange and financed at an exchange rate of 1,320 dinars per dollar.”
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A New Official Book...Except For The Window Dollar - The Central Bank Allows Banks And Money Exchangers To Sell At The Market Price
News source/ newsroom In a new official directive, the Central Bank allowed banks and exchange companies to sell the dollar at the market price,
with the exception of amounts received through the currency selling window,
which means canceling the previous directives that prohibited all transactions that are not subject to the official exchange rate.
A directive from the Central Bank to banks, financial brokerage companies and money exchanges, a copy of which was obtained by Iraq News:
With the exception of the window dollar - the central bank allows banks and money exchangers to sell at the market price
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The Central Bank Issues Circulars To Banks Regarding Their Share And The Sale Of Dollars To Citizens At The Official Rate.. Document
Economy | Baghdad today – Baghdad The Central Bank of Iraq issued circulars to licensed banks regarding their share and the sale of dollars to citizens at the official rate.
According to a document obtained by “Baghdad Today”, issued on (November 22, 2023),
“We confirm our notice No. 463/3/9 on 8/17/2023, paragraph (first), thereof, that the official price for selling the cash dollar to the final beneficiary, the citizen.”
The amount of (1320) dinars/dollars goes to the cash share received by banks and exchange companies and brokers in buying and selling foreign currency directly from this bank/foreign currency buying and selling window.
It must be adhered to and sold in accordance with the instructions communicated to you. Otherwise, the price is subject to the forces of supply and demand in the market.".
Below is the text of the document:
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Read The Latest Central Bank Circular: Has Dollar Trading Become Available To Everyone?
Economy |Baghdad today – Baghdad The Central Bank of Iraq’s statement yesterday, Wednesday, that the dollar exchange rates are subject to “the forces of supply and demand in the market,” raised several questions from economists about the reasons that prompted the governor to issue a decision that only recently considered it an “economic crime” that would put the accused in prison under penalty of the Penal Code. Effective against speculators in exchange rates.
What economists have pointed out is that all the measures taken in cooperation with the American side for nearly two years have been put in vain by the return of the currency auction in a “parallel” manner, which is considered an implicit acknowledgment of the existence of a “parallel market” that imposes itself on the Iraqi economy and controls it, and there is no point in preventing it.
The Central Bank of Iraq had issued circulars to the licensed banks regarding their share and the sale of the dollar to citizens at the official price yesterday, Wednesday, as it confirmed that its circulars, No. 463/3/9, on 8/17/2023, paragraph (first), thereof, stated that the official price for selling the cash dollar to... The final beneficiary, the citizen, who amounts to (1,320) dinars/dollars, will go to the cash share received by the banks and exchange companies and mediate in buying and selling foreign currency directly from this bank/buying and selling window of foreign currency. It must be adhered to and sold according to the instructions communicated to you. Otherwise, the price is subject to the forces of supply. And market demand.
Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi commented on this step, sarcastically, “The militarization of the dollar has ended, after the Central Bank recognized the existence of the parallel market!!!”
On the other hand, economic experts described the Central Bank’s action by saying that the bank was finally convinced of the futility of preventing parallel markets, and allows the exchange of the dollar currency according to supply and demand,” considering that “this step is good and will enhance the stability of the markets.”
The matter led to the raising of several questions by observers about how the Central Bank will ensure that the dollar does not go to prohibited channels, and
whether this means that the Central Bank will retreat from the step of preventing the delivery of dollar remittances to citizens, and
whether dollar circulation will become available and not be pursued and anyone can Banking can sell the dollar to anyone willing to buy the dollar, as well as
whether it will enhance the stability of the markets, especially since cash from the dollar will become available, which may lead to a balance of supply and demand and thus a decline in prices.
Experts: Iraq Has Important Investment Laws, But They Are Ineffective
money and business Specialists in economic affairs said that the investment law in the country is one of the best laws that can attract capital and international companies, in addition to being appropriate to the economic reality, indicating that those advantages provided by the law were not optimally exploited to bring about broad development or reconstruction moves, and were not exploited.
The provisions of the laws are widespread except in the oil field, indicating that legal legislation alone is not sufficient for the inward flow of investment capital.
In an image that confirms the government’s intention to activate investment laws, Muhammad al-Najjar, advisor to the Prime Minister for investment affairs and director of the Iraqi Fund for Development, during his hosting earlier by the Parliamentary Investment and Development Committee headed by Representative Hassanein al-Khafaji, stressed the necessity of reconsidering investment laws and some other laws to suit the objectives of Iraqi Fund for Development.
The advisor, according to a press release issued by the Investment Committee, provided a detailed explanation of the vision for the Fund’s work, the problems and obstacles that obstruct the workflow, as well as the opportunities for success that the Fund seeks to achieve, indicating that the most important goals that the Fund focuses on in its work are establishing partnerships with investment funds and completing investment projects. Through the private sector in Iraq.
Al-Najjar also confirmed that the most important projects that the Fund focuses on supporting are projects with social returns, such as schools and housing projects, as well as profitable projects such as environmental projects, the technology sector, raising production in the agricultural sector, and others, while
the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee, Hassanein Al-Khafaji, stated that we cannot proceed. In building a strong Iraqi economy without an active and effective private sector, to contribute to creating job opportunities and reducing dependence on oil.
In this regard, the academic and economic researcher, Dr. Abdul Karim Al-Issawi, said in an interview with “Al-Sabah” followed by “Al-Iqtisad News” that “Iraq has begun a new era in its distinguished economic and political relations, and is striving towards openness to the outside and integration into the global economy after political isolation that extended for more than Two decades ago, the
first step towards that openness was the adoption of liberal laws on the investment level, and accordingly, Investment Law No. 13 of 2006 and its amendments were issued. Al-Issawi believes that
“this law is one of the best investment laws in the regional and Arab neighborhood, but
it did not achieve the desired and expected goals of it, namely the flow of foreign funds to invest in the commodity and service economic sectors in Iraq, and
foreign investments were limited to the oil extractive sector largely through oil licensing rounds and in a small percentage.” " Very much so than other sectors."
Dr. Al-Issawi continued, “This reality affected national capital, which preferred to invest abroad as a result of the failure to activate investment laws in their correct form, and the absence of an appropriate environment for work in Iraq at that time, which was determined by a group of economic, financial, political, and security determinants, as
legal legislation alone cannot It is sufficient for capital and investments to flow inward, but these legislations must be implemented in the correct manner in order to be compatible with the Iraqi economic reality.”
Al-Issawi pointed out that the current government trends are in the interest of attracting investors and capital, as the Sudanese government is working to activate laws that are in the interest of investment, so this trend should be exploited to create strategic projects relying on the private sector and foreign companies, indicating that
these positive factors were not available in Previous years, as the difference in visions regarding the quality and nature of investments constitutes a major obstacle to companies wishing to enter Iraq, in addition to the conditions that the country experienced in the past, which have completely disappeared now.
For his part, the specialist in economic affairs, Dr. Adnan Bahia, says that investment is one of the development arms of any country that is trying to move at an accelerated pace towards development and sustainable development.
It also contributes to the transfer of technology and modernity, employs a large number of workers, local experts and graduates, and reduces the burden on the state financially and planning. In the areas of development and shaping the future.
Bahia added that investment works to strengthen relations between countries and companies, especially in the field of long-term investments, but it needs a safe and stable environment, in addition to its need for an environment that protects it from routine and dealing with relevant institutions. Views 30 11/23/2023 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=37787
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Provoking Points to Ponder on Feelings – Sincerity - Slander
Strong feelings do not necessarily make a strong character -- The strength of a man is to be measured by the power of the feelings he subdues - not by the power of those which subdued him -- Richter
Cultivate consideration for the feelings of other people if you want not have your own injured -- Those who complain the most of ill-usage are those who abuse others the oftenest - Richter
The heart that is soonest to awake to the flower is always the first to be touched by the thorns -- Moore
Thought is deeper than all speech; feeling deeper than all thought; soul to souls can never teach what unto themselves was taught -- Cranch
The last, best fruit which comes to late perfection - even in the kindliest soul - is - tenderness toward the hard - forbearance toward the un-forbearing - warmth of heart toward the cold - philanthropy toward the misanthropic -- Richter
Some people carry their hearts in their heads; very many carry their heads in their hearts -- the difficulty is to keep them apart and yet both actively working together -- Sterne
A word - a look - which at one time would make no impression - at another time wounds the heart; and like a shaft flying with the wind, pierces deep, which, with its own natural force -- would scarce have reached the object aimed at - Sterne
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday Afternoon 11-23-23
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday Afternoon 11-23-23
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Dollar Prices Rise In Baghdad... 160 Thousand For Every 100 Dollars
Time: 11/23/2023 Read: 1,326 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} The exchange rates of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar rose today, Thursday The prices were as follows.. The selling price was 160,750 dinars, while the purchase price was 158,750 dinars per 100 dollars.
After The Decision On The Four Commodities...An Economic Expert: The Dollar Exchange Rate Is Declining
Time: 11/23/2023 12:05:32 Read: 2,496 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} An economic expert revealed what the government decision will achieve to import 4 commercial goods through the electronic platform of the Central Bank of Iraq and at the official dollar exchange rate.
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday Afternoon 11-23-23
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Dollar Prices Rise In Baghdad... 160 Thousand For Every 100 Dollars
Time: 11/23/2023 Read: 1,326 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} The exchange rates of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar rose today, Thursday The prices were as follows.. The selling price was 160,750 dinars, while the purchase price was 158,750 dinars per 100 dollars. LINK
After The Decision On The Four Commodities...An Economic Expert: The Dollar Exchange Rate Is Declining
Time: 11/23/2023 12:05:32 Read: 2,496 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} An economic expert revealed what the government decision will achieve to import 4 commercial goods through the electronic platform of the Central Bank of Iraq and at the official dollar exchange rate.
Salah Nouri told {Al-Furat News} agency, “The import of cars, gold, cigarettes, and mobile phones represents a large percentage of the volume of imports,” based on, “providing them through the electronic platform of the Central Bank at the official exchange rate.”
He stressed that the measure will lead to "not resorting to the parallel market and thus reducing the demand for the dollar there, and this will reduce the rise in the exchange rate, because the relationship is direct between the demand for the dollar in the parallel market and the rise in the exchange rate."
Nouri pointed out that “it will facilitate the monitoring of the source of funds in the national currency for import, and this is related to detecting money laundering, because before the Central Bank approves the import, its source is monitored by the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Office, as the importer submits his request to the bank approved by the bank.” Exclusively the Central Bank, and this bank is obligated to investigate the source of the funds before entering the electronic platform.”
He pointed out that the decision "will ensure that imported materials are subject to customs duty and tax accounting, provided that the employees at the Customs Authority outlets and tax departments are honest."
Last Tuesday, the Council of Ministers issued, in the field of regulating trade and the importation of some materials and goods, which some merchants are forced to finance from the informal market for foreign currency, and the negative repercussions that such financing entails on the exchange rate, a number of decisions and procedures aimed at facilitating the benefit of importers of goods ( Gold, cars, mobile phones, cigarettes) are among the services of the external banking money transfer platform, which makes it easier for importers of these goods to obtain financing in foreign currency at the official exchange rate and spares them the need to resort to purchasing foreign currency from the informal market.
The Prime Minister's Office pointed out that these decisions "will reflect positively on reducing the price of foreign currency in the unofficial market, as trade in the aforementioned materials constitutes a large part of the demands for foreign currency in the unofficial market, as those decisions included reducing customs duties on containers and reducing... Another relates to fees for importing cigarettes and approving certificates of origin issued by chambers of commerce of exporting countries. These decisions also included simplifying procedures for importing gold through air ports and with 24-hour service. LINK
The Iraqi Market Announces Weekly Trading Indicators
Market Economy News – Baghdad On Thursday, the Iraq Stock Exchange announced the weekly trading indicators.
The market stated in a statement, “During the third week of November 2023, the Iraq Stock Exchange organized five trading sessions from Sunday, November 19, 2023, to Thursday, November 23, 2023. During this week, the following indicators were achieved:
1. The number of shares traded during this week reached more than (22) billion shares.
2. The value of shares traded this week amounted to more than (22) billion dinars.
3. The market trading index closed for the first session of the week at (857.04) points, while the index closed at the end of the week at (859.56) points, achieving an increase of (0.29%) from its close at the first session.4. During the week (2619) purchase and sale contracts were executed on the shares of companies listed in the market.” Views 30 11/23/2023 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=37801
Al-Sudani Directs The Approval Of The Main Branched Electronic Account To Settle Financial Transactions
Economy | 10:35 - 11/23/2023 Mawazine News – Baghdad Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani directed the adoption of the main branched electronic account to solve the problem of settling government financial operations.
A government source said in an interview with Mawazine News, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani directed the approval of the main branched electronic account to solve the problem of settling government financial operations and collecting electronic payments from beneficiaries, including collecting funds and increasing the transparency of their movement, knowing that this account will ensure Transactions are settled on the same business day and increases the government’s ability to monitor public funds.”
He added, "Directives were issued to the Ministry of Finance to adopt this by instructing government institutions (spending units) to implement this with the banks that hold their official accounts." Ended 29/H https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=238402
Integrity: Severe Imprisonment Of A Former Director General Of The Ministry Of Finance
Local | 04:53 - 11/23/2023 Mawazine News – Baghdad The Investigation Department of the Federal Integrity Commission announced today, Thursday, the issuance of a sentence in absentia of severe imprisonment against a former Director General of the Ministry of Finance.
The department said in a statement received by Mawazine News, “The Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court sentenced the convict in absentia to severe imprisonment for two years in accordance with the provisions of Article (331) of the Amended Penal Code No. (111 of 1969).
She added, "The convict intentionally committed something that violated his job duties while he was serving as Director General of the State Real Estate Department," indicating that he "granted a property for investment to the benefit of a company, despite the fact that it was ordered to be sold according to the decision of the dissolved Revolutionary Command Council," pointing out that the convict carried out his act. “With the aim of benefiting individuals at the expense of the state.”
She explained, “The court, after reviewing the evidence obtained in this case, represented by the statements of the legal representative of the Agricultural Real Estate Department, the financial oversight report, the recommendations of the investigative committees and the presumption of the accused’s escape, found it sufficient and convincing to convict him.”
She added, "The ruling decision issued in accordance with the provisions of Article (331) of the Penal Code, and based on Articles (47, 48, and 49) thereof, included issuing an arrest warrant against the convict, and giving the right to the affected party to demand compensation before the civil courts."
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Al-Sudani Issues A Directive That Strengthens The Government’s Oversight Of Public Funds
Time: 11/23/2023 10:37:04 Read: 1,703 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} A government source revealed that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani directed, today, Thursday, to adopt the main branched electronic account to solve the problem of settling government financial operations.
The source stated in a press statement that Al-Sudani “directed the adoption of the main branched electronic account to solve the problem of settling government financial transactions and collecting electronic payments from beneficiaries, including collecting funds and increasing the transparency of their movement,” pointing out that “this account will ensure that transactions are settled on the same working day and will increase the government’s ability to Monitoring public funds
He added, "Directives were issued to the Ministry of Finance to adopt this by instructing government institutions (spending units) to implement this with the banks that hold their official accounts." LINK
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Provoking Points to Ponder on Feelings – Sincerity - Slander
Plato, hearing that some asserted he was a very bad man. said "I shall take care so to live that nobody will believe them" -- Guardian
Diogenes being asked "What is that beast, the bite of which is the most dangerous?" replied "Of wild beasts, the bite of a slanderer; and of tame beasts, that of the flatterer" -- Diogenes
No one is safe from slander -- The best way is to pay no attention to it - but live in innocence and let the world talk -- Moliere
The slanderer inflicts wrong by calumniating the absent; and he who gives credit to the calumny before he knows its truth, is equally guilty -- Herodotus
Oh! Many a shaft, at random sent, finds mark the archer little meant; and many a word, at random spoken, may soothe or wound a heart that's broken -- Walter Scott
It is commonly unnecessary to refute slander and calumny, except by perseverance in well doing; they are sparks, which, if you do not fan them, will soon go out --
If evil be said of thee,m and it is true, correct it; if it be a lie, laugh at it -
Have patience awhile; slanders are not long lived -- Truth is the child of time; ere long she shall appear to vindicate thee -- Kant
Slander cannot make the subject of it either better or worse -- it may represent us in a false light, or place a likeness of us in a bad one, but we are always the same -- Not so the slanderer, for calumny always makes the calumniator worse, but the culmniated never -- Colton