Central Bank of Iran

CBI chief urges close banking ties between Iran, Afghanistan

Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) called for efforts to boost banking cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan.

Transportation

Oman, South Korea, India to open bank branches in Iran

Iran says three foreign banks are in the process of opening branches in Iran.

Financial Markets

​Iran introduces own credit cards

Iran has introduced credit cards for the first time in what appears to be a plan to encourage spending by the public.

Financial Markets

CBI to protect clients’ banking info in FATF exchange

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has vowed to protect people’s banking information in transactions with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Financial Markets

Fitch studying Iran as businesses rush in

Iran says the global rating agency Fitch has recently visited the country in light of the growing interest of banks and businesses in its post-sanctions investment opportunities.

Macro Economy

Iran inflation rate hits single digits: CBI

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the country’s inflation rate has dropped to 9.7 percent.

Macro Economy