Search Result

Hemmati: CBI reaches deal with South Korea on transfer of part of Iran’s assets

Japan told to cooperate on blocked assets

CBI supplies over $32b for import of basic goods

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has supplied $32 billion for importing basic commodities since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2020), the CBI governor said on Wednesday.

Iran studying various options on official digital currency: CBI chief

The Central Bank of Iran governor said the CBI is considering various options on how it can issue an official digital currency amid a global race to modernize payment systems and reduce the risks related to privately issued cryptocurrencies.

Iran mulling options on official digital currency: CBI chief

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is considering various options on how it can issue an official digital currency amid a global race to modernize payments systems and reduce the risks related to privately issued cryptocurrencies, said the CBI Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati.

CBI unveils new Iranian banknotes

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) unveiled three new banknotes of 10,000-rial, 20,000-rial and 50,000-rial that could be used even after the currency revaluation plan is implemented, announced the head of Security Printing and Minting Organization.

Iran posts 5.1% economic growth for second quarter of fiscal year

Iran’s economy showed a robust growth in the quarter to late September despite pressures of the US sanctions and the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

CBI to launch contactless payment using mobile phones

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is working on a project to enable contactless payments in shops and stores as it seeks to reduce costs to users and banks in the country.

Iran’s foreign debt at $9.3b, among lowest globally: CBI

Iran’s foreign debt rose to $9.3 billion by late December, up 3.5 percent compared to nine months earlier, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Iran’s bond auctions generate over $6.5b in 35 weeks

The Iranian government said it has earned over $6.5 billion from 35 weeks of bond auctions as it sold over $106 million worth of new bonds in the week to January 28.

CBI governor says some frozen funds released, expects further releases

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran said some Iranian funds locked up in foreign bank accounts have been released and further releases are in the works.

CBI governor says prepayment for COVID-19 vaccines now finalized

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said the country has finally made a prepayment for purchase of vaccines to tackle COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

CBI net foreign assets increase 4.5%

Net foreign assets held by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) on September 21, 2020, stood at 3.6 quadrillion rials (about $86.4 billion), 4.5 percent more than the figure for the end of the previous Iranian year (ending March 19, 2020).

CBI governor: Domestic banks granted over $40b in loans in eight months

Domestic Economy Desk

CBI: US hindering Iran’s import of coronavirus vaccine via banking sanctions

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati said that the United States has blocked Iran’s banking transactions for importing the COVID-19 vaccine, adding that the purchase of medicines and medical equipment should be exempted from sanctions.

Iran’s six-month economic growth positive: CBI

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnaser Hemmati announced that the country’s economic growth for the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 20-September 21) is positive.