July 19, 2023 Batoul Wehbe With the term of Riad Salameh, the governor of Banque du Liban, approaching its end this July, mounting interest surrounds the expectations for the post-Salameh era. His tenure was marred by numerous criticisms of his financial policies, raising concerns about the future of the banking platform and the dollar exchange […]
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Uncertain Monetary Future Looms Over Lebanon Amid Banque du Liban Governance Transition


French prosecutor’s office investigating Banque du Liban governor over alleged money laundering


The French national financial prosecutor’s office has confirmed an early investigation is under way into potential money laundering by the governor of Lebanon’s central bank. The Parquet National Financier said on Monday that it had opened the investigation into Riad Salameh, the current head of the Banque du Liban, in late May. Among the potential […]