Lebanon
Lebanese central bank increases withdrawal allowances for month
Equivalent of two monthly payments allowed in view of Israeli attacks
Sovereign debt in default fell by 1% in 2023 – BoC study
Research finds shift in lending away from Paris Club creditors towards China
Lebanese central bank joins action against ex-governor, say reports
Official says central bank has joined foreign investigations of alleged crimes by Salameh
Policy-making amid war in Gaza
Bank of Israel has implemented a textbook crisis response, but uncertainty remains
Karnit Flug on the Bank of Israel’s emergency responses and challenges ahead
The former Israeli central bank governor and current vice-president of the Israel Democracy Institute speaks with Christopher Jeffery about the BoI’s targeted emergency responses, economic uncertainties and central banking independence
Lebanese acting governor warns of state failure
Mansouri says central bank wants zero-deficit budget and will co-operate with independent audit
People: July to September 2023
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Audit of Lebanese central bank reveals huge shortfalls
US, UK and Canada place personal sanctions on ex-governor Salameh
Lebanon’s acting governor says he will radically change course
Wassim Mansouri pledges cuts to central bank financing and demands action from politicians
Lebanese deputy governors ‘threaten to quit’, report says
Prime minister says he will not appoint successor to Salameh as French court backs asset seizure
Currency round-up: Lebanon considers new high-denomination notes
South Africa issues upgraded notes; Argentina 2,000 peso enters circulation; and more
Lebanon imposes travel ban on governor
Germany follows France in issuing arrest warrants for Riad Salameh
French prosecutors issue arrest warrant for Lebanese governor
Salameh condemns move and calls for Lebanon to end co-operation with European investigations
Lebanese governor fails to attend French court hearing
Salameh’s lawyer calls summons “null and void” as politicians hold talks over possible successor
French magistrates will charge Lebanese governor, report says
Investigators questioned Salameh’s brother over embezzlement and money laundering claims
Lebanese judge questions governor
Salameh interviewed in presence of European officials after initially refusing to be questioned
Lebanese judge to interview central bank governor
Second judge summons Salameh over allegations as observers say governor could extend term
Swiss authorities freeze Lebanese governor’s assets – report
Lebanese prosecutor orders judge to pause investigation of crisis-hit banks
Lebanese governor is charged with financial crimes
Prosecutor asks higher court to examine case against Riad Salameh
Lebanese governor says he will step down this year
European magistrates intend to return to investigate allegations against Salameh, reports say
European investigators want to interview Lebanese governor
Magistrates investigating money laundering reports have interviewed two former deputy governors