Lebanon Banks


Banking Confidence, Exchange Rate Are Key To Lebanese Recovery, Says Banker

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Central bank governor Riad Salameh has warned banks that cannot increase their capital by 20% by end-February 2021 will ... Read more

Lebanese Bank Deposits Slump $15bn In 2020 As Confidence Sinks

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Lebanese banks have signalled a $31 billion drop in deposits since early 2019, the largest drop for decades Read more

US Sanctions To Beirut Port Blast: Key Moments In Lebanon's Economic Downfall

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Less than a decade ago, Lebanese banks were the crown jewel of the economy. Today they are in crisis. What went wrong? Read more

'Fix It Or Exit': The Stark Situation Facing Lebanese Banks

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If Lebanese banks fail to increase their capital by 20% by the end of February 2021 they have to exit the market, says C... Read more

Strict New Rules Make Life Tough For Lebanese Retailers

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Central bank imposes stricter requirements to open letters of credit to finance imports into the country Read more

Emirates NBD In Talks To Buy Lebanese Bank's Egyptian Business

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Discussions are ongoing and there is no certainty that a deal will be completed, Dubai-based Emirates NBD said Read more

Lebanon Banks Tighten Withdrawal Caps, Sparking Outcry

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Withdrawal limits differ from bank to bank, but have so far generally been capped at around $1,000 a month Read more

Lebanon Banks Reopen As Protests Ease

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Large queues form outside banks from early morning and people rush in as soon as doors opened to cash in their salaries ... Read more