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flag Syria’s central bank mandates 100% provisioning for $1.6B Lebanon-related losses and demands restructuring within six months.

flag Syria’s central bank has ordered commercial banks to fully provision for $1.6 billion in losses tied to Lebanon’s financial collapse and submit restructuring plans within six months, aiming to stabilize the war-damaged banking sector. flag The directive, issued September 22, requires 100% recognition of exposure to Lebanon, where Syrian lenders had deposited significant funds. flag Affected banks are exploring partnerships or foreign acquisitions, particularly with entities from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. flag The central bank emphasizes transparency and reform, with plans to double the number of commercial banks by 2030. flag Meanwhile, Lebanon has yet to implement a financial gap law to address losses.

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