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Syria’s central bank mandates 100% provisioning for $1.6B Lebanon-related losses and demands restructuring within six months.
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.
The directive, issued September 22, requires 100% recognition of exposure to Lebanon, where Syrian lenders had deposited significant funds.
Affected banks are exploring partnerships or foreign acquisitions, particularly with entities from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
The central bank emphasizes transparency and reform, with plans to double the number of commercial banks by 2030.
Meanwhile, Lebanon has yet to implement a financial gap law to address losses.
El banco central de Siria ordena el 100% de provisión para las pérdidas relacionadas con Líbano de $ 1.6B y exige la reestructuración dentro de seis meses.