LEBANON
MONEY LAUNDERING
BDL bans banks and financial institutions from dealing with companies like al-Qard al-Hassan
BANK REFORMS
BDL appointments caught between the sectarian hammer and the banking anvil
FINANCE
BDL wins the government’s support on bank restructuring
EXPLAINER
Financial nominations: The blockade of sectarianism against the urgency of reforms
FOCUS
What BDL circular No. 169 changes for complaints filed against Lebanese banks abroad
MORNING BRIEF
Chances of Gaza cease-fire high as Hamas seeks guarantees to end war: Everything you need to know this Friday
MORNING BRIEF
Trump pushes Gaza truce as death toll reaches 100; Lebanon prepares US response: Everything you need to know this Wednesday
MORNING BRIEF
Israel intensifies its bombardment of Gaza, Parliament to reconvene as session cut short yesterday: Everything you need to know this Tuesday
BANK REFORM
Karim Souhaid continues technical consultations on banking reforms in Paris and Washington
ANALYSIS
Three months since his appointment, Souhaid is still taking his time
HACKING LEBANESE POLITICS
Hacking Lebanese Politics #14: BDL’s decision to increase cash withdrawals – a breakthrough or delay tactic?
ANALYSIS
Banking sector reform held hostage by power struggle between Souhaid and Jaber
LEBANON'S ECONOMY
Banking reforms: Paris plays the role of facilitator
FINANCIAL CRIME
Money laundering: Lebanon added to EU blacklist
LEBANON