Israel is not only targeting Hezbollah leaders and weapons but also its finances, those who run them, and access to foreign currency, piling pressure on its supporters in Lebanon's cash-based economy
While there are plenty of instances of zombie banks around the world, Lebanon stands out as the most extreme example of deliberate negligence and procrastination in banking reform
Lebanon's cash economy and money laundering have come under increased scrutiny. The banking sector is under intense pressure to comply or face serious consequences.
A new draft law designed to help reform banking in Lebanon and address distrust in the sector is full of loopholes—handy for those who might benefit. Meanwhile, the conflicts of interest remain.
Apple has clearly succeeded in penetrating traditional banking services, forging a new future for the sector. Al Majalla explains why banks and other financial service providers should be worried.
As seen with Russia, the exclusion from the world monetary system seems to be a favorite choice of western countries to combat hostile powers. In the past months, US, UK and EU announced the removal…
Standard Chartered Bank, a British banking and financial services company founded in 1969, started operation of its first branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, around the middle of last May.
The Saudi…
The former US envoy to Damascus tells Al Majalla how to find a path to a lasting settlement and a new place in the Middle East, from his unique perspective and first-hand experience in Assad-era talks
A US federal court has blocked Trump's tariffs and ruled that the president doesn't have unilateral authority to impose them, dealing a major blow to his economic policy
The US-based writer does not hold back in what he pens for American readers, nor is he censored. There is just one word that he is forbidden from using.
As global climate finance falters and US support disappears, the MENA region faces a widening funding gap. Now is the time to create a regional climate finance mechanism.