CBL holds meeting with new FX Bureaux to organise their imminent operation – confirmed actual activation and testing of their systems would begin this month
Jan 3 Sami Zaptia

CBL holds meeting with new FX Bureaux to organise their imminent operation – confirmed actual activation and testing of their systems would begin this month

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) held an expanded meeting with recently approved foreign exchange bureaux and companies last Thursday (1 January), to o...

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Libyan Customs thwart two attempts to smuggle foreign currency at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport
Dec 14 Sami Zaptia

Libyan Customs thwart two attempts to smuggle foreign currency at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport

The Libyan Customs Authority reported last Thursday (11 December) that it had successfully thwarted two attempts to smuggle foreign currency at Tripol...

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The 6th Banking Sector Development Forum will be held in Tunis from 7 to 8 December
Dec 4 Sami Zaptia

The 6th Banking Sector Development Forum will be held in Tunis from 7 to 8 December

The 6th Banking Sector Development Forum will be held in Tunis from 7 to 8 December. Organisers say speakers will include the Governor of the Central...

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Dialogue session held on "Governmental and Non-Governmental Sukuk-Bonds" as innovative financing tools for economic growth
Dec 1 Sami Zaptia

Dialogue session held on "Governmental and Non-Governmental Sukuk-Bonds" as innovative financing tools for economic growth

A dialogue session on " Governmental and Non-Governmental Sukuk" was held at the Tripoli headquarters of the National Economic and Social Development...

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CBL Governor Issa meets with the US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in DC
Oct 19 Sami Zaptia

CBL Governor Issa meets with the US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in DC

On the sidelines of attending the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank held in Washington, D.C. (13 to 18 October), Naji Issa, the Governor of th...

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"Decision-Making and Implementation Meeting: A Direct Dialogue between the Central Bank of Libya and the Private Sector" workshop to be held in Tripoli tomorrow
Oct 8 Sami Zaptia

"Decision-Making and Implementation Meeting: A Direct Dialogue between the Central Bank of Libya and the Private Sector" workshop to be held in Tripoli tomorrow

The Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade has invited Chambers of Commerce to invite their members to attend a workshop entitled "Decision-Makin...

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Imaar Bank holds first Board meeting after change of chairman and name – to start operating within 4 months
Sep 21 Sami Zaptia

Imaar Bank holds first Board meeting after change of chairman and name – to start operating within 4 months

The Board of Directors of the private sector bank, Imaar Bank, held its first meeting last Thursday, 18/09/2025 in the city of Derna. At the meeting,...

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International information received on suspicious activities passing through Libyan financial system: CBL
Aug 7 Sami Zaptia

International information received on suspicious activities passing through Libyan financial system: CBL

‎The Central Bank of Libya’s (CBL) National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing issued the following statement today: ‘‘...

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CBL demands imports are conducted through official banking instruments and the elimination of the FX black market
Jul 1 Sami Zaptia

CBL demands imports are conducted through official banking instruments and the elimination of the FX black market

In a series of letters leaked by credible Libyan media sites, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) continues its efforts to positively affect the Libyan ec...

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ATIB’s new Board of Directors assumes its duties – takes over from CBL installed Interim board
Apr 22 Sami Zaptia

ATIB’s new Board of Directors assumes its duties – takes over from CBL installed Interim board

The new Board of Directors of privately owned Al-Saray Trade and Investment Bank (ATIB), elected by the General Assembly on 20 April, assumed its duti...

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