05/06/12 IRAQ NEWS SUMMARY

by **ADMIN** Mon May 07, 2012 2:02 am

The Central bank restricts the Purchase of hard currency to import and leave a bank account and tax
"The central bank put these restrictions in order to reduce the supply of dollars."
http://www.changesxchange.com/t12206-the-central-bank-restricts-the-purchase-of-hard-currency-to-import-and-leave-a-bank-account-and-tax

Banker: global banks to enter a partnership with the Iraqi
now subject to restructuring in order to pay off the debts that have accumulated after years of war and sanction the time he recovers Iraq sanctions, the seventh item.
http://www.changesxchange.com/t12203-banker-global-banks-to-enter-a-partnership-with-the-iraqi

Financial representative to discuss with the Governor of the Central Bank exchange rate fluctuations and delete the zeros from the currency
in the meeting was to discuss some issues related to Iraqi currency controls and foreign exchange volatility and its impact on the Iraqi dinar against the dollar.
The statement added, was to discuss the process to delete the zeros and to identify the mechanisms of money laundering program, as well as access to the training center bill monetary and banking and the possibility of action to proceed with the legislation.
http://www.changesxchange.com/t12190-financial-representative-to-discuss-with-the-governor-of-the-central-bank-exchange-rate-fluctuations-and-delete-the-zeros-from-the-currency

Expert: Iraq's accession to the WTO contributes to attract significant investment to the country // Stressed the importance of amending some regulations to speed up economic
Economist praised the efforts made to Iraq on impact and the World Trade Organization, noting that such efforts should succeed in light of Iraqi determination to integrate into an organization that would facilitate trade and overcome the obstacles faced by all commercial traffic and development in the country
http://www.changesxchange.com/t12182-expert-iraq-s-accession-to-the-wto-contributes-to-attract-significant-investment-to-the-country

Iraq topples Iran, becomes 2nd largest crude oil supplier to India
http://www.changesxchange.com/t12211-iraq-topples-iran-becomes-2nd-largest-crude-oil-supplier-to-india

Leading Iraqi lawmakers threaten vote of no confidence
The letter outlines eight demands to be met by May 13 to ensure the four leaders' support for Maliki's administration.
"In case of a refusal to comply with the principles and frameworks of this agreement, practical steps will be taken, within a period of time not exceeding 15 days, to act upon a vote of no confidence against the government," the letter says.
http://www.changesxchange.com/t12184-leading-iraqi-lawmakers-threaten-vote-of-no-confidence

Withdrawing confidence from Maliki is not an active issue, say Sadrists
"The withdrawal of confidence from the government is not targeting Maliki personally but it's done because the current government didn't provide services and the next government may be headed by Maliki or someone else."
Maliki has been given two weeks to implement the demands raised in the meeting of five Iraqi and Kurdistan leaders in Erbil on Saturday.
http://www.changesxchange.com/t12209-withdrawing-confidence-from-maliki-is-not-an-active-issue-say-sadrists

Mahma MP Khalil al-Maliki to send artillery battalion to Kirkuk raises question marks
"the issuance of Maliki ordered a battalion, an artillery of one of the disputed areas, under the pretext of protection of a specific destination, and we consider it appropriate to be in other places suffer disorders security," noting that "the issuance of the matter at this time an attempt to divert attention away from the Disclaimer government commitment to the Convention in Arbil, the implementation of paper Kurdish demands, and the trend towards national conference was held to contain the political crisis. "
http://www.changesxchange.com/t12176-mahma-mp-khalil-al-maliki-to-send-artillery-battalion-to-kirkuk-raises-question-marks