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CBI chief urges G24 to direct investment to employment

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) governor urged the members of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G24) to direct generative investments to job creation in order to increase economic growth.

CBI official announces details of talks on releasing Iran’s assets

A senior official at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said that the Islamic Republic of Iran continues intense negotiations to pave the ground for releasing its assets in other countries.

Iran tightens rules on carrying foreign cash

The Iranian government has issued new regulations governing the supply, possession and carrying of foreign cash as the country seeks to crack down on foreign currency trafficking amid sanctions that have hampered its access to the international banking system.

CBI says hard currency supply rose to $57b in year to March despite sanctions

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Ali Salehabadi said the hard currency supply to the economy rose by more than a half in the Iranian calendar year to March 20 despite hostile sanctions imposed by the United States.

CBI puts Iran’s nine-month economic growth at 4.1%

Iran’s economy, including oil exports, grew by 4.1 percent in the nine months to December 21, 2021, against the similar period in 2016, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) on Monday.

Iran’s foreign debt down 0.8% to $9b

Iran reported a slight decrease in its foreign debt as the country insists on a policy of avoiding borrowing from abroad despite economic hardships caused by the US sanctions and the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

CBI’s net foreign assets rise by 21.4% to $24.57b

Net foreign assets at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) rose by more than a fifth year-on-year in November last year to reach over $24.57 billion, according to the latest figures published by the lender.

CBI chief says close to $44b in foreign currency supplied in 10 months

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Iran’s point-to-point inflation drops by 17.5%: CBI

Iran’s point-to-point inflation decreased by 17.5 percent during the month to December 21, 2021, compared to the figure for the month to August 22, 2021, announced Ali Salehabadi, the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Iran’s export earnings increase, monthly inflation rate drops: Report

New reports given to the Iranian administration’s Economic Coordination Headquarters indicate that the country’s incomes from exports of oil and non-oil products have risen in recent months, while the monthly inflation rate has declined.

CBI, TPO sign MoU on developing non-oil exports

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on developing non-oil exports and managing imports.

Iran enjoying easier access to forex resources: CBI

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Ali Salehabadi said the bank and the government enjoy a better access to foreign currency resources in recent months despite continued American pressure on the country’s economic system.

CBI: Over $18b traded by Iranian exporters sold in NIMA system

The amount of foreign currency sold by Iranian exporters through Forex Management Integrated System, locally known as NIMA, hit $18.1 billion in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year, which started March 21, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) reported on Wednesday.

CBI announces new round of sukuk bond auctions

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced it will hold a first round of bond auctions under a new administrative government that came to office in August.

Ex-chief banker sentenced to 10 years for upsetting currency market, mismanagement

Former governor of the Central Bank of Iran Valiollah Seif has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for disrupting order and calm in the currency market, paving the way for illegal trade of foreign currency, and mismanagement during his tenure.