Iran Banking News
The latest news and views about Iran’s banking relations with other countries
Unofficial sources say several Iranian banks hit by massive cyberattack
A massive cyberattack that hit Iran last month threatened the stability of its banking system and forced Tehran to agree to a ransom deal of millions of dollars, Politico reported citing people familiar with the case. The Islamic Republic has yet to respond to the claim.
Former Iran Central Bank officials convicted by court
An Iranian court has convicted the former top officials of the Central Bank of Iran, including ex-Governor Valiollah Seif, in relation to foreign exchange market turbulations six years ago.
Iran foils cyber raids against Central Bank, messaging apps
Iran has thwarted a wave of cyber attacks targeting the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and two domestic messaging applications.
Iran’s central bank governor upbeat about rial-ruble trading
Iran’s move to launch trading in the Iranian rial-Russian ruble in its foreign exchange market can further bolster its economic relations with Russia and diminish other foreign currencies’ role in the Iranian market, according to the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
Iran’s ex-Central Bank governor to be retried for “squandering public funds”
Former Iranian Central Bank governor is going to be put on trial again for "squandering millions of dollars in public funds" during the tenure of former president Hassan Rouhani.
Police arrest deposit boxes burglars in Iran
The Iranian police announced on Friday that the thieves who broke into a bank in the Iranian capital and looted dozens of deposit boxes have been arrested.
Burglars damage bank deposit boxes in Iran
In a rare incident, dozens of safe deposit boxes in one of Iran’s Bank Melli branches in the capital have been damaged by bandits, a statement by the bank confirmed earlier reports.
Iran police: Canada refuses to extradite ex-Bank Melli president
Iran’s police say they have identified the location of the former President of its Bank Melli, who is the main suspect in a major embezzlement scandal, but officials of the country, where he is a resident now, have openly turned down requests for his extradition.
Several former central bank officials sentenced to jail for squandering millions of dollars
A court in Iran has sentenced former Central Bank governor Valliollah Seif to 10 years of discretionary imprisonment for squandering millions of dollars in public funds.
Ali Salehabadi appointed as Iran’s new central bank chief
Ali Salehabadi has been appointed as the new governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs announced on Wednesday.
Delay in Release of Iranian Assets in Japan Not Justifiable: Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for the immediate release of Iran's frozen resources in Japan, noting that further delay in the release of the assets blocked in Japanese banks cannot be justified.
Iran’s Voting Right Restored after Paying Contribution Arrears to UN
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has paid the country's overdue UN membership fee for over $16 million, restoring the country's right to vote at the UN.
Iran’s Central Bank Governor Sacked as He Begins Presidential Campaign
Abdolnasser Hemmati, the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), has been sacked from his position as he begins campaigning for the next month's presidential election.
Iran to Buy 16m Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Using Its Money Frozen in Iraq
Iraq has received the green light to pay $125 million in its debts to Iran for the purchase of 16 million doses of COVAX vaccines, Iran's energy minister said.
The money has reportedly been transferred from Iraq's Trade Bank to a Swiss bank.
Seoul Must Unblock Iran’s Frozen Assets As Soon As Possible
Iran’s first vice president says South Korea must take action to unfreeze Iran’s foreign exchange assets as soon as possible, noting that freezing Iran’s money has badly tarnished the image of South Korean banks among Iranians.
Iran Berates Seoul for Refusing to Release Its Assets under US Pressure
The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has criticized South Korea for being swayed by the United States when it comes to releasing Iran’s assets in the Asian country.
Zarif Urges South Korea to Release Iran’s Frozen Assets ASAP
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on Seoul to provide Iran with access to its assets frozen in South Korean banks, especially now that the Iranian nation seriously needs its money.
Iran, South Korea Reach Deal on Transfer of Iranian Assets
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnasser Hemmati and the South Korean ambassador to Tehran have reached a deal on how to transfer and use part of the Iranian assets in South Korean banks.
Iran Planning to Replace POS Terminals with Smartphone Payment System
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will soon unveil a project whereby customers will use their mobile phones for shopping at stores instead of making payments via POS machines.
Iran’s Oil Exports Rising Despite Sanctions: Top Banker
The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the country is much better off when it comes to the export of oil and oil products compared to the past.
Iran, Armenia Discuss Closer Trade, Economic Ties
The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has underlined the importance of enhancing cooperation with Armenia.
South Korea Seizing Iranian People’s Food, Drug Money: Zarif
In comments on Wednesday, Mohammad Javad Zarif once again criticized Seoul for seizing Iran’s assets "upon US orders".
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South Korea Should Pay Penalty for Freezing Iran’s Assets: Top Banker
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati says the South Korean banks that have blocked Iran’s funds should pay the damage suffered by Tehran during the past two years.
INSTEX Failed Because Europeans Weren’t Brave Enough: Iran
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the European financial mechanism known as the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) has failed to fulfill its objectives.
Seoul’s Seizure of Iran Assets Major Obstacle to Promotion of Ties: Official
Iran's Deputy Justice Minister has urged Seoul to work toward settling the existing issues between the two sides to kick of a new round of mutual cooperation.