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Iraq: final licences for digital banks to be issued in early 2028

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The Central Bank of Iraq said final licences for digital banks will be issued by the end of 2027 and the start of 2028, once the banking reform programme is complete. The move is part of wider efforts to develop financial services and advance digital transformation in the country.

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    Damascus, Syria · · Disaster · Confirmed · 8 sources

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