Lebanon's new central bank governor has vowed that the institution will fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism ...

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Karim Souaid, the newly appointed Lebanon's Central Bank governor, speaks during a taking office ceremony at the Lebanese Central Bank building, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Hu ...

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 4 (UPI) --Lebanon's new central bank governor pledged Friday to fight money laundering, terrorism and drug smuggling and emphasized the need to restructure the banking ...

Beirut, Lebanon – Lebanon’s council of ministers has elected Karim Souaid as central bank governor – a candidate backed by the country’s bank lobby and a businessman who many say is ...

Lebanon's new central bank governor pledged Friday to fight money laundering, financing terrorism and drug smuggling, emphasizing the need for restructuring the banking sector and returning depositors ...