Latest topics
Iraqi banks rely on government support to recover from Daesh devastation
Dinar Daily :: DINAR/IRAQ -- NEWS -- GURUS and DISCUSSIONS :: IRAQ and DINAR -- ARTICLE BASED INFORMATION and DISCUSSIONS
Page 1 of 1
Iraqi banks rely on government support to recover from Daesh devastation
Iraqi banks rely on government support to recover from Daesh devastation
Banks said to have collectively ‘lost nearly 100 branches in hot areas with all their assets, funds, buildings, everything without any compensation’
Image Credit: Reuters
An employee counts bills at Ashur International Bank in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq’s private banks have been severely affected by Daesh’s takeover of parts of the country.
Published: 17:44 December 5, 2016
Reuters
BAGHDAD:Iraq’s private banks are pinning hope on the oil-rich government to bring back into the black their balance sheets severely affected by Daesh’s takeover of parts of the country.
In an interview with Reuters on Monday, Iraqi Private Banks’ Association President Ali Tarek said that several lenders would not be able to pass a stress test of international standards at their current level of capitalisation.
“Collectively, banks have lost nearly 100 branches in hot areas with all their assets, funds, buildings, everything without any compensation,” he said. “If a stress test is held currently, it should take into consideration the current situation of the country and the Iraqi banking sector.” The weakness of the private banks does not affect the banking sector as a whole, dominated by state-owned banks feeding on business from the oil-rich country’s government.
But it is a setback for government efforts to develop the private sector and reduce the Opec nation’s reliance on oil.
As a way to reinvigorate private lenders, the central bank may offer them the possibility of setting up a 500 billion Iraqi-dinar fund that will invest in the government’s “strategic infrastructure projects” like housing, transport and sewage projects, Tarek said.
The government would thus provide the banks with a steady stream of business that will help restore their balance sheets.
“The central bank is in the final steps, it has sent a letter to the participant banks to determine their shares, all banks are allowed to participate,” Tarek said. “Other than levying interest, the banks will be engaged in long-term, guaranteed projects.” Other than damage to the assets of the banks and the banks clients, the militants’ sweeping advance across northern and western Iraq also caused a rush on liquidity that weakened the leaders. People got worried that they would no longer be able to access their money deposited in banks. Iraq relies almost entirely on cash for day-to-day transactions.
Iraq has been prey to war and insurgency since the overthrow of Saddam Hussain in 2003. As a result, Iraqis are reluctant to use banks in case violence prevents them accessing their cash or restrictions are placed on withdrawals.
Private banks suffered a lot more than the state owned banks that relied on government liquidity and transactions to stay afloat throughout the 36 years of wars and sanctions that the country went through.
Iraq’s state-owned banks — Rafidain, Rasheed, Agriculture, Industrial, Real Estate and the Housing Fund — control together 86 per cent of total deposits or $48 billion (Dh176.2 billion), while the 45 private banks share the remaining 14 percent, or $7 billion, said Tarek.
“There were many withdrawals of deposits by citizens because the circumstances at the time required that they have liquidity,” said Tarek. “Bank transactions were dealt a heavy blow at the same time, as lending and letters of credit” to the private sector “decreased as the government executed fewer projects,” he added.
http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/banking/iraqi-banks-rely-on-government-support-to-recover-from-daesh-devastation-1.1940449
Banks said to have collectively ‘lost nearly 100 branches in hot areas with all their assets, funds, buildings, everything without any compensation’
Image Credit: Reuters
An employee counts bills at Ashur International Bank in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq’s private banks have been severely affected by Daesh’s takeover of parts of the country.
Published: 17:44 December 5, 2016
Reuters
BAGHDAD:Iraq’s private banks are pinning hope on the oil-rich government to bring back into the black their balance sheets severely affected by Daesh’s takeover of parts of the country.
In an interview with Reuters on Monday, Iraqi Private Banks’ Association President Ali Tarek said that several lenders would not be able to pass a stress test of international standards at their current level of capitalisation.
“Collectively, banks have lost nearly 100 branches in hot areas with all their assets, funds, buildings, everything without any compensation,” he said. “If a stress test is held currently, it should take into consideration the current situation of the country and the Iraqi banking sector.” The weakness of the private banks does not affect the banking sector as a whole, dominated by state-owned banks feeding on business from the oil-rich country’s government.
But it is a setback for government efforts to develop the private sector and reduce the Opec nation’s reliance on oil.
As a way to reinvigorate private lenders, the central bank may offer them the possibility of setting up a 500 billion Iraqi-dinar fund that will invest in the government’s “strategic infrastructure projects” like housing, transport and sewage projects, Tarek said.
The government would thus provide the banks with a steady stream of business that will help restore their balance sheets.
“The central bank is in the final steps, it has sent a letter to the participant banks to determine their shares, all banks are allowed to participate,” Tarek said. “Other than levying interest, the banks will be engaged in long-term, guaranteed projects.” Other than damage to the assets of the banks and the banks clients, the militants’ sweeping advance across northern and western Iraq also caused a rush on liquidity that weakened the leaders. People got worried that they would no longer be able to access their money deposited in banks. Iraq relies almost entirely on cash for day-to-day transactions.
Iraq has been prey to war and insurgency since the overthrow of Saddam Hussain in 2003. As a result, Iraqis are reluctant to use banks in case violence prevents them accessing their cash or restrictions are placed on withdrawals.
Private banks suffered a lot more than the state owned banks that relied on government liquidity and transactions to stay afloat throughout the 36 years of wars and sanctions that the country went through.
Iraq’s state-owned banks — Rafidain, Rasheed, Agriculture, Industrial, Real Estate and the Housing Fund — control together 86 per cent of total deposits or $48 billion (Dh176.2 billion), while the 45 private banks share the remaining 14 percent, or $7 billion, said Tarek.
“There were many withdrawals of deposits by citizens because the circumstances at the time required that they have liquidity,” said Tarek. “Bank transactions were dealt a heavy blow at the same time, as lending and letters of credit” to the private sector “decreased as the government executed fewer projects,” he added.
http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/banking/iraqi-banks-rely-on-government-support-to-recover-from-daesh-devastation-1.1940449
*****************
>>>TNTBS's YouTube Channel<<<
RamblerNash- GURU HUNTER
- Posts : 24270
Join date : 2015-02-19
Dinar Daily :: DINAR/IRAQ -- NEWS -- GURUS and DISCUSSIONS :: IRAQ and DINAR -- ARTICLE BASED INFORMATION and DISCUSSIONS
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:16 am by kenlej
» Phony Tony sez: Full Steam Ahead!
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:51 am by Mission1st
» Dave Schmidt - Zim Notes for Purchase (NOT PHYSICAL NOTES)
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:45 am by Mission1st
» Russia aren't taking any prisoners
Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:48 pm by kenlej
» Deadly stampede could affect Iraq’s World Cup hopes 1/19/23
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:02 am by Ditartyn
» ZIGPLACE
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:29 am by Zig
» CBD Vape Cartridges
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:10 pm by Arendac
» Classic Tony is back
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:53 pm by Mission1st
» THE MUSINGS OF A MADMAN
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:40 am by Arendac
» Minister of Transport: We do not have authority over any airport in Iraq
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:40 am by Verina
» Did Okie Die?
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:34 am by Arendac
» Hello all, I’m new
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:46 pm by Jonny_5
» The Renfrows: Prophets for Profits, Happy Anniversary!
Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:46 pm by Mission1st
» What Happens when Cancer is treated with Cannabis? VIDEO
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:58 am by MadisonParrish
» An Awesome talk between Tucker and Russell Brand
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:16 am by kenlej
» Trafficking in children
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:43 pm by kenlej
» The second American Revolution has begun, God Bless Texas
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:13 pm by kenlej
» The Global Currency Reset Evolution Event Will Begin With Gold, Zimbabwe ZWR Old Bank Notes
Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:28 pm by Mission1st
» Tucker talking Canada
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:50 pm by kenlej
» Almost to the end The goodguys are winning
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:03 pm by kenlej