This article serves as the editorial of the January 2026 monthly report issued by the Association of Banks in Lebanon, written by its Read More
Currency redenomination is a government decision to change the face value of a currency – most commonly by removing zeros from banknotes and Read More
Lebanon has faced a prolonged period of economic pessimism since the 2019 crisis, but recent data suggests a shift toward recovery. In 2025, the Read More
In the last three weeks, Central Bank (BDL) issued several intermediate circulars. In this short article, we will talk about intermediate circulars 749, 754 &Read More
The BLOM Bond Index (BBI), which tracks Lebanese government Eurobonds that haven’t matured yet, excluding coupon payments, has surged by 24.8% since Read More
On January 8th, 2026, BDL Governor Mr. Karim Souaid held a press conference at BDL Head Quarters. In the press conference, Mr. Souaid Read More
In the opening statement of the December 2025 Monthly Report of the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL), written by Dr. Fadi Khalaf, Read More
Table 1: % Dec. 2018 BDL-Deposits/Assets 76.7 Deposits/Assets 83.9 Capital/Assets 8.2 Table 2: Estimates ala Gap Law: USD Billion Customers’ Deposits After Anomalies 60 Customers’ Total $100,000 Deposits 20 Read More
In its official statement dated 21 December 2025, the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) expresses strong and explicit opposition to the draft law Read More
Table 1: Commercial Banks Foreign Assets: October 2025, Million USD Currency and Deposit in Other CBs 704 Loans 5,224 Claims on Non-Resident Fin. Sector 5,213 Eurobonds (net Read More
