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Central Bank of Syria Seeks Foreign Capital to Expand Banking Sector

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The Central Bank of Syria announced it is actively seeking foreign capital to expand the country's banking sector and restore international financial links. Governor Mohammad Safwat Raslan stated that the country expects foreign capital to establish new banks to exceed $1 billion in the coming period. New Islamic and conventional banks must meet licensing requirements regarding experience, reputation, and financial solvency, including a strategic partner holding at least a 10 percent stake.

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The policy allows foreign investors to retain 60 percent of their paid-in capital in foreign currency, with the law protecting profit transfers and removing foreign currency transaction restrictions. The Central Bank is also moving toward requiring international remittance providers to pay beneficiaries exclusively in foreign currency.

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  • SyriaCountry seeking to expand its banking sector and attract foreign investment.
  • JordanJordanian banks have submitted applications to invest in the Syrian market.

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