Lebanon's new central bank governor has vowed that the institution will fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism ...

Lebanon's new central bank chief pledged to combat money laundering and terror financing, and to rebuild trust in the country's much-maligned banking sector as he formally assumed office on Friday.

The governor of Lebanon's central bank, Karim Souaid, took office on Friday, pledging to advance key reforms demanded by ...

He outlined a roadmap that includes restructuring Lebanon’s fragile banking sector, addressing the country’s mounting public debt, and ensuring depositors begin to regain access to their funds — ...

Karim Souaid says repayments will begin with small depositors, followed by medium-sized accounts, then larger depositors - Anadolu Ajansı ...

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BEIRUT — Lebanon appointed asset manager Karim Souaid to the post of central bank governor Thursday as the government tries to reform the economy after months of war and decades of mismanagement ...

Karim Souaid also said the central bank would counter terrorism financing and eliminate the parallel economy as it seeks to get Lebanon removed from a global financial watchdog's "grey list" of states ...

Lebanon’s Economy Minister Amer Bisat announced on Monday that depositors will eventually recover their funds, although the ...

New governor must restructure banking sector, distribute losses President and PM split over Souaid's appointment, sources say Washington involved in governor choice to curb Hezbollah funding ...

Karim Souaid, who was speaking after officially taking office in Beirut, added that he will work on restructuring the banking sector, public debt and returning money to depositors. Lebanon’s ...