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Clare: Dinar Explainer 2: Consequences of Iraq's Two Exchange Rates

28th June 2024

On arecent webinarorganised by theIraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter ofLehigh Universityoutlined the key changes in the dinar exchange rate over the years, as well as the consequences of having two exchange rates. (For more on the reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates,click here).

Current Exchange Rates

There are two exchange rates in Iraq: the official exchange rate and the market rate.

The official exchange rate is approximately 1,310 Iraqi dinars per US dollar.

The market rate is higher, at around 1,460 Iraqi dinars per US dollar, which represents a 12% gap between the two rates.

Impact of Dual Exchange Rates

The existence of dual exchange rates has several negative effects on Iraq's economy:

It slows economic growth by disrupting existing contracts and discouraging trade and investment both domestically and internationally.

It encourages corruption, as individuals and entities can profit from the difference between the official and market rates by being paid in dollars and making payments in dinars.

It complicates fiscal policy, making it harder for the government to manage the economy effectively.

Historical Changes in Exchange Rates

December 2020: Thedinar was devaluedby 23%, primarily due to the fiscal crisis of 2020 and the drop in oil prices. This devaluation was intended to allow the Ministry of Finance to obtain more dinars for each dollar of oil revenue.

February 2023: There was arevaluation, increasing the value of the dinarfrom 1,450 to 1,310 per dollar. This revaluation was beneficial for importers, as it made imports cheaper, but it negatively impacted exporters of non-oil goods, making their products more expensive abroad.

Effect of Dollar Appreciation

Since the revaluation in February 2023, the US dollar has appreciated by about 3.3%. This further makes imports cheaper in Iraq but makes exports more expensive, affecting the balance of trade.

Challenges of Dual Exchange Rates

The dual exchange rates have contributed to economic disruption by making it difficult to conduct business with predictable costs and revenues. The gap between the rates incentivizes corrupt practices and complicates governmental fiscal management, ultimately leading to slower economic growth.

In summary, the official and market exchange rates in Iraq have undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by economic crises and fiscal policy decisions. The dual rates present ongoing challenges for economic stability, growth, and governance.

The consequences of having two exchange rates in Iraq can be summarised as:

Slowing Economic Growth

The dual exchange rate system disrupts existing contracts and discourages both domestic and international trade and investment. This disruption hinders economic stability and growth.

Encouraging Corruption

The gap between the official and market exchange rates creates opportunities for corrupt practices. Individuals and entities can profit from the difference by being paid in dollars and making payments in dinars, exploiting the discrepancy for financial gain.

Complicating Fiscal Policy

Managing the economy becomes more challenging with dual exchange rates. The existence of two rates complicates fiscal policy, making it difficult for the government to implement effective economic measures and maintain financial stability.

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TNT:

CandyKisses: Dinar Explainer 1: Why Iraq has Two Exchange Rates

By John Lee.

On arecent webinarorganised by theIraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter ofLehigh Universityexplained the causes and effects of Iraq's dual exchange rate.

The three reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates are:

1. Excessive Demand for US Dollars Internationally:

There is a high demand for US dollars in countries like Iran and Syria, where local currencies have significantly devalued. Entities in these countries are desperate to obtain dollars, which are accepted everywhere and difficult to trace.

The excessive demand for US dollars internationally is driven by several factors:

1. Currency Devaluation in Neighboring Countries:

• The Iranian rial has lost 75% of its value due to sanctions from the US and other nations.

• The Syrian pound has lost 99% of its value primarily due to the ongoing civil war.

• These significant devaluations have led entities in Iran and Syria to seek more stable currencies like the US dollar.

• There is a particular demand for physical US dollars (paper currency) rather than electronic funds transfers (EFTs). Physical dollars are preferred because they are accepted everywhere and are impossible to trace, making them more desirable for transactions that may need to avoid scrutiny.

• Due to these devaluations and economic instability, Iran and Syria find it more feasible to obtain dollars from Iraq. The Iraqi market offers a cheaper source of dollars, requiring fewer real resources compared to other regions.

These factors collectively create a significant international demand for US dollars, which in turn impacts Iraq's exchange rate dynamics by increasing the pressure on its currency system and contributing to the existence of dual exchange rates.

1. Internal Demand for Dollars:

Within Iraq, the dollar has dominated the dinar both as a medium of exchange and as a store of value. Although recent regulatory changes have reduced this dominance, the demand for dollars remains strong.

The internal demand for dollars in Iraq is driven by several key factors highlighted in the text:

1. Dominance of the Dollar:

• Historically, the US dollar has dominated the Iraqi dinar both as a medium of exchange and as a store of value. This dominance means that people prefer to use and hold dollars over the local currency, contributing to the internal demand for dollars.

• Although there have been recent regulatory changes aimed at reducing the dominance of the dollar, the demand remains strong. These changes have not been sufficient to shift the preference from dollars to dinars significantly.

• Iraq's economy is still very much a cash economy. The Central Bank of Iraq estimated that there were 90 trillion dinars outside financial intermediaries, highlighting the extensive use of cash. This reliance on cash further underscores the preference for a stable currency like the dollar.

• The banking system in Iraq is underdeveloped. The state-owned banks are not private sector-oriented, with major banks like Rafidain and Rasheed facing difficulties. Additionally, Iraq is severely under-banked, with only four bank branches and five ATMs per 100,000 Iraqis, compared to the Middle East and Northern Africa average of 14 branches and 37 ATMs.

• The lack of a universal core banking system, which makes it difficult to withdraw funds from a different branch than where the deposit was made, contributes to the preference for holding dollars.

• The perception that deposits have become more insecure has increased the demand for dollars. For instance, the suspension of dollar withdrawals starting January 1, 2024, has likely exacerbated concerns about the security and accessibility of funds, driving people to prefer holding dollars.

These factors collectively create a strong internal demand for dollars in Iraq, complicating efforts to manage the exchange rate and stabilize the economy.

1. De-Dollarization Efforts by the New York Fed:

The New York Federal Reserve has restricted dollar transfers to reduce dollar flows to Iran and Syria. They have also excluded over two dozen Iraqi banks from transactions, which has increased the complexity and demand for dollars in Iraq.

The de-dollarization efforts by the New York Federal Reserve (New York Fed) are part of a broader strategy to control the flow of US dollars, particularly to countries under sanctions such as Iran and Syria. Here are the key points from the text:

1. Restriction on Dollar Transfers:

• The New York Fed has restricted the transfer of physical dollars to Iraq. Previously, both electronic dollars (via electronic funds transfer, or EFT) and paper dollars could be sent to Iraq. Now, the New York Fed primarily allows only electronic transfers while restricting the shipment of actual paper dollars.

• Over two dozen Iraqi banks have been excluded from doing transactions with the New York Fed. The New York Fed will not transfer funds to these banks or respect their transactions. This exclusion is part of the effort to control the flow of dollars and reduce the likelihood that they will end up in countries like Iran and Syria.

• The primary goal of these restrictions is to reduce dollar flows to Iran and Syria. By limiting access to physical dollars and restricting certain banks, the New York Fed aims to make it more difficult for these countries to obtain US dollars, which are in high demand due to the devaluation of their own currencies and economic sanctions.

• The de-dollarization efforts have significant implications for Iraq. The restriction on physical dollar transfers and the exclusion of certain banks have added to the complexity and demand for dollars within Iraq. These measures are part of the broader challenge facing the Iraqi government as it tries to manage its dual exchange rates and stabilize its economy.

These efforts by the New York Fed are part of a strategic initiative to use financial controls as a means of exerting economic pressure on countries like Iran and Syria, while also attempting to mitigate the impact on the Iraqi economy.

You can read more on the history and consequences of the dinar exchange ratehere.

https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/?p=221422

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Coffee with MarkZ and Michael Cottrell Friday 6-28-2024

Member: TGIF Beautiful Z Family! Sending Much Peace, Love & Harmony

Member: I can’t believe how fast the weeks go by! It’s already Friday again!

Member: Good Morning. Is it Fantastic Friday or Freaky Friday? Lol

Member: Are we there yet-LOL.

MZ: With what I am hearing from the banking side…..this may be it. I am feeling exceptionally good as to where we are at right now.

MZ: News is pointing to right after July 4th from the banking side.

MZ: I continue to get similar things for between the 4th and the 15th out of Iraq. I am hopeful this is accurate

MZ: There is a lot of disinformation out there….Hang on and don’t ride the roller coaster.

Member: RV- I hope it’s real and we are not just being strung along.

MZ: When there is something real and actionable- I will share it. Hang on…We are watching it wind down to completion.

MZ: Bonds and CMKX and Prosperity packages are quiet. Lots of chatter about preparations- but no details are being shared right now.

Member: Frank 26 says Sudani has signed the budget

Member: Iraq has passed the 2024 Budget schedules into law and should be in the Gazette this weekend or next Wednesday.

Member: Wolverines says people are being paid , soon this will be over.

Member: My local bank in Georgia, United Community, as of Monday launched a new website with a digital platform and wealth management.

Member: I went to my bank yesterday and was told it would be closed for the next three days to change the system.

Member: Looks like most of the good news comes out of BRICS lately…..They have a lot of things happening.

MZ: Is BRICS to launch a Gold-Backed Currency this August?

MZ: “BRICS Gold Backed Currency to launch at 2024 Summit?” It is now widely suspected and anticipated that BRICS will announce the details if not the actual gold backed currency in August at the BRICS summit.

MZ: Will they give us the framework or the actual currency???? According to ministers in Russia, India and China…. – the new currency is ready and tested…..That could explain the 1300 tons of gold missing in China. It may have been tucked away to back the MBridge new currency. .

Member: I sure hope we are not waiting for the new BRICS currency for the reset/rv???

MZ: Japan is coming out with new currencies for July!

Member: I heard that we're waiting for the announcement from the USA to confirm the New USN gold backed currency.

Member: What is your gut feeling on when the RV may hit

MZ: My gut is screaming between now and the 15th.

MZ: I will be back stateside for July 4th to visit family and medical reasons…….Not because of the Potential RV. I would love to exchange while I am there though.

Member: Hoping your exchange dream for over the 4th comes true Mark….for us all.

MZ: As slow as Fridays are I may not do a podcast tonight. I need the rest.

Member: MatkZ, Mods and everyone! I wish everyone a blessed weekend!

Member: Still hoping, Wishing and praying this is our weekend.

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BRICS to Leave UN: What Next?

Fastepo: 6-27-2024

BRICS countries, along with other Global South nations, have voiced their discontent with the United Nations for several reasons. Chief among their concerns is the significant influence Western nations wield in key international organizations and decision-making processes.

These countries believe that the current UN framework does not adequately represent their interests and viewpoints. Consequently, the BRICS nations are pushing for a more democratic and inclusive structure within the UN.

For instance, during the recent BRICS summit, there were calls for comprehensive reform of the UN to ensure greater involvement of emerging nations, including a re-evaluation of the Security Council's composition and the veto power held by the permanent members. Consequently, there have been numerous calls for significant reforms or even a total overhaul of the UN, with the goal of establishing a more equitable and representative system of global governance.

This video will delve into these proposed changes and the motivations driving them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwccA2r2mHI

Japan Panic: Currency In Tatters, US Warns Against Yen Rescue, Economy Contracts Further

Sean foo: 6-28-2024

Japan's economy is in trouble. As the Yen continues a historic slide to a 38-year low, this spells danger for their manufacturing, economic growth and even their stock market. However, their dollar interventions are useless and the US just placed Tokyo on its currency watchlist!

Timestamps & Chapters:

0:00 Yen Collapses To Historic Low

2:40 China Eating Japan's Market Share

5:29 US Warns Against Currency Rescue

8:28 Investors Fleeing Japanese Stocks

11:23 The US Is At Risk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LklSTNozWuE

It's Too Stupid Not To Be Planned | Bill Holter

Liberty and finance: 6-27-2024

“It’s too stupid to not be the plan,” says Bill Holter . He argues that recent U.S. policy decisions are clearly aimed at destroying the U.S. and surrendering our sovereignty to international bodies.

Whether it's a plan or not, we're seeing a slow motion collapse of the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar. Holter discusses practical ways people can prepared today for what's coming.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:38 Gold & silver update

7:20 Coinage vs bills

10:18 Banking system

12:00 Latest scams

13:00 Which banks will survive?

19:39 Types of gold

22:20 Gold/silver ratio

23:56 Legal tender laws

25:20 Gold/silver stocks

26:10 Mexico and mining

27:55 Gold revaluation

31:39 The plan to destroy America

33:23 Metals confiscation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STV9NEa8P68

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday AM 6-28-24

Parliament: Amending The Investment Law Will Reflect Positively On The Future

Iraq 06/27/2024 Baghdad: Al-Sabah The Investment and Development Committee in the House of Representatives intends toamend theInvestment Law, which will reflect positively on this sector.

Committee member Muhammad Al-Zayadi told Al-Sabah:

This law is one of the important laws, as through it the legislative and executive authorities can provide what is best for this sector, noting that the issue of replacing the heads of investment bodies is a matter assigned to the provincial councils. He added that the legislative authority must implement what is stated in the Provincial Councils Law regarding the tasks of local governments, in addition to the fact that the Constitution fully clarifies the tasks and powers of local governments, and therefore what concerns those governments is their own business.

Al-Ziyadi pointed out that the last stage witnessed the absence of the role of the local government, and timid follow-up by the members of the House of Representatives after the task was entrusted to them,

but now the law must be implemented in its entirety and the local councils must present something to their people in all governorates and what they deem appropriate by changing or continuing regarding investment bodies..

He pointed out that we must benefit from the mistakes that occurred in the past to correct the work of investment bodies, explaining that the

violations in the work of the bodies, including extending the work of their heads, which some have spoken about, did not exist because this matter is within the authority of the Council of Ministers, adding that the matter is up to the provincial councils to implement what they see. appropriate according to their powers and do not allow any of the authorities to take away their powers for any reason. https://alsabaah.iq/98624-.html

With its various digital activities, technical and information operations, and its continuous endeavor to enhance cybersecurity and data protection and information related to financial and banking systems”

and to develop a standard framework and controls for developing resilience capabilities Cyber ​​and levels of readiness to confront and respond to the effects resulting from risks, threats and cyber attacks “effectively”

and enhancing the flexibility of financial and banking institutions to cope with technical and information security disruptions Cyber ​​crises, withstand these crises and recover from them in appropriate record periods, and ensure continuity of business and operations and banking activities.

In order to provide a comprehensive framework for organizing, developing and developing this sector in a way that is compatible with modern technical challenges and threats Increasing cybersecurity”

We attach a link to the document on cyber resilience controls for the financial and banking sector in Iraq Commitment to them in order to enhance the cyber resilience of your organizations.

We consider the controls, guidelines, procedures and measures contained in this document an important reference and basis for protecting infrastructure Technology, financial and banking systems” and contributes to enhancing your institutions’ readiness and flexibility in facing technical challenges Security and cyber threats, adapting to them, predicting their risks, containing them, and recovering from them quickly. And guarantee capacity To continue performing tasks and functions and providing services on an ongoing basis.

.. with respect.

Attachments:

- Cyber ​​resilience controls for the financial and banking sector in Iraq in Arabic and English.

https://cbi.iq/static/uploads/up/file-171939700326129.pd

Modify instructions

June 27, 2024
Modify instructions

diamonds: Cancellation of Paragraph ( 5 / d ) of the instructions and standards for circulation and replacement of banknotes, and the counting and sorting mechanisms..For more click here
https://cbi.iq/static/uploads/up/file-1719486275814.pdf

https://cbi.iq/news/view/2608

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[approximate and incomplete translation ofhttps://cbi.iq/static/uploads/up/file-1719486275814.pdf]

All approved banks

M/Instructions and standards for circulation and exchange of banknotes, and mechanisms for counting and sorting

In addition to our Circular No. (34/4/9) dated 1/10/2024 - we would like to inform you of the cancellation of paragraph (5/d) of the instructions and standards.

Circulation and exchange of banknotes and counting and sorting mechanisms included (collecting the amount of (250) dinars on bank deposits About the counting and sorting operations for each bundle) and this will be implemented starting from the date of 7/1/2024.

with respect.

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

(Rumors/Opinions)

Judy Note: From the information herein it’s assumed that matters regarding the Global Currency Reset and changeover to Restored Republics of the World is imminent.

The Military was waiting on the World Court for legalities according to Common Law, to be finalized between nations.

Everything has been completed for NESARA/GESARA payouts including GESARA being announced through certain media, making it legal.

All debts of various nations including the US, have been settled using GESARA funds collected from the Cabal. GESARA has begun paying out in several countries, with the US payouts to citizens scheduled.

Payouts for the Global Currency Reset has been authorized, scheduled and reported.

Word was that right now some Tier 3 Zim Holders were in Reno meeting with their Wealth Managers and proceeding with the redemption process. The Pentecostal Group has already started to pay out their Group One.

On Thurs. 27 June the new Iraqi Dinar rate was available to citizens of Iraq through their debit cards and ATMs.

Iraq has scheduled an announcement of their new Dinar Rate by publication in their Gazette on Sat. 29 June, with the celebration scheduled for Sun. 30 June.

Very soon Tier4b was expected to begin exchanges in China, the process going across Asia and into Europe and then to the US.

The Pentecostal group will begin to pay out their Group Two on Thurs. 4 July – the same day the US will be celebrating Independence Day with major announcements expected.

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• All of my information tonight is coming from Iraq.

• Today one of our sources was at the Iraqi Airport in Baghdad and was able to use his Iraqi debit card to access funds. For him to do that he had to have the new Iraqi Dinar Rate.

• Today a source in Iraq said we would have the Iraqi Budget in the Gazette over this weekend.

• My sources say Tier 4b notification could come the last three days of this month – Fri, Sat or Sun. 28, 29, 30 June.

• Iraq was planning on celebrating their new Iraqi Dinar Rate on Sun. 30 June

• The contract rate on the Dinar went up another dollar today. They will give that rate to you if you are a US citizen.

• We don’t know when this is going to go. My Iraqi contact said our time was coming in a matter of days.

Thurs. 27 June 2024 MarkZ: The new Iraqi Dinar Rate was not in the Wed. Gazette, but they did fully expect their new rate in the month of June. The country cannot function too long with the ATMs loaded with the new gold-backed Dinar Note. Banking contacts say it will happen sometime between July 4-8, while outsiders were saying July 12-13.

Thurs. 27 June 2024 Wolverine:

• My contact in Brazil just called and said “We won. We won. They have stated paying out.”

• No one really knows when the RV is going to hit. It will come as a thief in the night.

• The people that I have spoken to are people that have high level contacts and they are not gurus or messengers.

• I received an audio from a friend which was a conversation of the paymaster and him and telling when his money is going to be deposited and how many dollars (which is a lot of zeros). That was real not a made up stories.

• Looks like things have started and/or ready to go.

• I received great news regarding Asia and the Philippines which will be going soon. All good news from Asia.

• I also have great news from my source in Brazil: “Good information – and the people in Brazil have indicated to you officially, by part of the table, they were notified that everything is as scheduled and everything reported has already been authorized.” Also, some people in Brazil are going around with Bibles and thanking God for everything. People are getting very emotional, and people are being told to remain grounded. So, emotions are high quite down there!

• I should receive Intel coming from Reno and hopefully get the news I have waited for. My associate has spoken to my Whale and said we are now closer than ever! He is waiting to get notified and waiting to go to Reno or whatever table he belongs to.

• We will get notified, hopefully, any day right now. We have been told that before the end of the month we will be able to hopefully celebrate.

• We heard from TNT saying that by Sunday we will celebrate, and all is lining up with Iraq.

• All this has been very hard and draining on me Thank you for all your support. One of the toughest roles I have ever done. I have been involved in many things prior to the internet, but when the internet came through the attacks started. I was confronted with unrelenting things I had never encountered before, and to think I was not even a leader. When I embarked on this spiritual journey, I never thought these things would occur as we are here to help humanity, not here just for ourselves, but to help our fellow man. Things from all fronts saying it is happening.

• My friend called, and it was an incredible emotional call, and he is getting really excited.

• I am sure this news I have given you will lift your spirits, and hopefully in a few hours, I will get some news from Reno, and if it is the news I am waiting for, then we will have an emergency live call and we will get Carpathia to talk with us.

• The Pentecostal group came out and it looks they have actually started to pay out Group One.

• The owner came out with a post saying they are going to start paying the Second Group by the 4th of July.

• Maybe Bruce got it right this time, as the notifications may come today, so keep an eye on your emails as they may pop up! Have a beautiful day, Wolverine

Global Financial Crisis:

• Thurs. 27 June 2024: BOOOM!!! US Debt Clock: The Dawn of the US Treasury Dollar: A Bankless Revolution in Finance (Must See Video) – American Media Group (amg-news.com)

• Thurs. 27 June 2024: BOOOM!!! Everything Is Related: GESARA, QFS, GCR/RV, ISO 20022, BASEL III, Protocol QFS 20, and DINAR are Components of the New Financial System! – American Media Group (amg-news.com)

Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/06/28/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-june-28-2024/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/

Frank26 What sense would it make for Iraq to join, at a program rate, the WTO? It makes no sense. The Vietnamese dong it's in the WTO but...they are totally different. They deal with China and they have undervalued currency. Vietnam is a totally different scenario. Going into the WTO at a program rate is ridiculous...Everything is waiting for the new exchange rate so everything will make sense...

Militia Man Iraq's working party on the accession of Iraq [to WTO] is July 18th 10:00am. I think we're waiting for a precursor to that. But...obviously they're going to have accession. When that exactly happens, on what day, is to be determined. They have things that have to happen prior to that.

Why A "CREDIT FREEZE/COMPLETE LOCK-UP" Of The System MAY NOT BE TOO FAR OFF.

Greg Mannarino: 6-27-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzPHNThrKaI

There Are Multiple Banking Crises Happening RIGHT NOW…

Lynette Zang: 6-27-2024

Today's video we are discussing the multiple banking crises that are happening right now, right under our noses and the effect it has on your money...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9ifrOOZDdg

TNT:

Tishwash: Iraq secures its borders with more than 950 thermal cameras

Today, Thursday, the Ministry of Interior announced the deployment of more than 950 thermal cameras on the Iraqi border.

The spokesman for the Ministry and the Security Media Cell, Brigadier General Muqdad Miri, said in a statement received by the “Eshan” platform: “We have reached more than (950) thermal cameras on the Iraqi borders with neighboring countries during the past two years.”

He added, “This number of cameras came after only 200 were installed over the past years.” link

Tishwash: Iraq signs a contract with Saudi Arabia to build a submarine cable to increase internet capacity

The Iraqi Ministry of Communications signed a contract for the submarine cable construction project with the Saudi Telecom Company with the aim of increasing internet capacity in Iraq.

Iraqi Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri stated that this contract is the third of its kind signed by the current Iraqi government.

She said in a press conference following the signing, "After signing this contract, the landing procedures will begin, which include surveying the site for water and moving the necessary ships for that, and then landing the cable at the Al-Faw station to be used in marketing internet capacities and increasing the internet capacities entering Iraq."

Omar Al-Amiri, Director General of the Department of Relations and Media at the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, said, “Many international companies will pass their capacities through submarine and land optical cables, and this will help facilitate the movement of international communications and will link the countries of Africa and Asia to Europe via Iraq.”

He stressed that such projects will have a "positive economic impact on Iraq by activating and investing in its geographical location."

For his part, Ali Yassin, Director General of the Iraqi General Company for Communications and Information Technology, explained that “the To Africa submarine cable is one of the most important strategic submarine cables that passes through more than 33 countries.”

He added that Iraq's joining this path will help increase Internet capacities.

The Iraqi Ministry of Communications stated that the new submarine cable project strengthens Iraq's geographical position and consolidates its success in international communications (transit) called (the Road of Civilizations), noting that the rate of international communications passing through Iraq has increased to more than (one terabyte) during the past two months. link

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Tishwash: “National Bank violations” place the governor of the Central Bank before parliamentary accountability

MP Alia Nassif directed a parliamentary question to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq regarding the preparation of non-Iraqi employees and managers and their salaries working in the National Bank.

She called in a tweet she published on her account on the X platform, which the “Iraq Observer” agency viewed, which stated: Based on Article 61/Seventh of the Constitution and Article 29 of the Law of the Council of Representatives and its formations and Articles “50, 51, 53” of the internal regulations of the Council of Representatives, to inform Parliament of the legal basis for the National Bank’s violation of Iraqi laws, the Central Bank, the Banking Law and the instructions of the Central Bank.

She pointed out the reasons for not declaring the actual salaries of the National Bank employees to the Social Security Department, especially non-Iraqis, due to the receipt of information about tax evasion and informing Parliament of the procedures.

Earlier, Representative for the State of Law, Alia Nassif, revealed that the National Bank of Iraq controls 33% of dollar sales in Iraq, confirming that this bank is 77% owned by non-Iraqis.

Nassif said in a tweet on the #Iraq."

Nassif added: “In 2023, this bank bought $10.8 billion from the currency sales window. The volume of dollars sold from the currency sales window for the year 2023 amounted to $33.4 billion, according to data from the Central Bank of Iraq. The National Bank’s dollar purchase rate is 33% of the total sales of the foreign currency window.”

Nassif asked: “Who is responsible for this financial disaster?”

The book addressed to the governor link

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Tishwash: Construction of a modern bank in Sidekan at a cost of 1.4 billion dinars

As part of the Kurdistan Regional Government's efforts to improve and develop the banking system, the establishment of an advanced bank in the Sidekan area within the boundaries of the Soran Independent Administration is scheduled to be completed in the near future, to facilitate the completion of citizens' transactions.

The mayor of Sidekan district, Ihsan Chalabi, said in a statement to the Information Department in the regional government that "the process of establishing the modern Sidekan Bank is underway at a cost of 1.4 billion dinars, knowing that the completion rate has reached 95%," noting that "the establishment of this bank will contribute to strengthening the banking system in the region."

"The completion of the bank will provide a great service to the citizens of the judiciary and will save them a lot of time and expenses," he added.

A number of residents of the district confirmed that the bank "will be very useful because it will save them a lot of effort and time during their reviews of government departments and institutions in the cities of Soran and Erbil."

It should be noted that the Kurdistan Regional Government has taken important steps in the field of salary distribution and digitization of the banking system as by 2025, one million people will have their own bank accounts. link

How To Achieve Financial Freedom: 9 Steps Towards Financial Independence

Sheiresa McRae Ngo Thu, June 27, 2024 Bankrate

If you’re like many people, you dream about reaching a point where you don’t have to worry about money, and you can quit your 9-to-5. According to Bankrate’s recent Financial Success Survey, 41 percent of Americans would consider themselves financially successful when they never worry about their finances.

Most Americans say they wouldn’t feel secure until they’ve made at least $233,000 a year, according to Bankrate’s Financial Freedom Survey. To feel rich and financially free, Americans said they would need to earn an average of $483,000 a year.

Fortunately, it’s possible to achieve financial freedom. With careful planning, disciplined savings and wise investments, you can reach your goal. Here’s how you can become financially independent.

What is financial freedom?

Financial freedom means different things to different people. Some define it as never having to work again, while others say being financially free means eliminating debt.

Among Bankrate’s Financial Success Survey, 19 percent of Americans say having enough money to quit working represents financial success while 41 percent say living without debt fulfills this goal.

“Financial freedom describes having enough wealth to live without having to work actively for necessities,” says Dennis Shirshikov, head of growth at gosummer.com and finance professor at the City University of New York. “It means having the means to afford the lifestyle you want for yourself and your family.”

“Achieving financial freedom allows you to make decisions that are not solely based on financial constraints,” Shirshikov adds. “For example, you can choose to pursue passions, hobbies or even career changes without worrying about the financial repercussions.”

What is the FIRE movement?

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement is a lifestyle and financial strategy that aims to achieve financial independence and early retirement. The goal is to save and invest enough money to provide a sustainable income for the rest of one’s life, allowing for retirement at a much earlier age than the traditional retirement age.

FIRE gained attention after the publication of the book Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. The movement emphasizes assessing each purchase by analyzing the working hours needed to make the purchase.

Followers of the FIRE movement typically aim to save 50 percent to 70 percent of their annual income and plan to retire when their savings reaches around 30 times their yearly expenses, or roughly $1 million. Once retired, they make small annual withdrawals (usually around 3 percent to 4 percent) from their savings to cover living expenses.

“One would have to live significantly below their means and be aggressive when it comes to their asset allocations,” says Steven Charlton, certified financial fiduciary and founder of Wisdom Financial. “The FIRE movement can be utilized to find financial freedom by growing assets proportionately in order to be able to live off interest and dividends. This way you won’t have to live off the income when you decide to retire.”

How to create financial freedom

Achieving financial freedom involves careful discipline and planning. The following steps can help you reach this milestone.

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100 Ways To Live a Rich Life in Retirement — Without Spending All of Your Savings

Preston Hartwick Tue, June 25, 2024

You may have more free time when you retire, but retirement certainly isn’t free.

Around half of retirees report that their overall spending is higher than they anticipated, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. At the same time, the top concern of retirees is that the increased cost of living is making it harder to save money.

Ideally, you’ll have started preparing for retirement well before you hit the magic number. But even if you haven’t saved as much money as you would have liked, there are a multitude of ways to make your savings last.

While you may not be able to eat out at fancy restaurants every night or take big vacations every year, you can still live a rich, fulfilling life on a modest budget. Being smart with your money and taking advantage of free activities and experiences are keys to maintaining a satisfying lifestyle and healthy bank account balance.

Design Your Ideal Lifestyle

Before you make all the small decisions that will affect your quality of life in retirement, you need to take a step back and think about the big picture. How would you design your ideal life, within reason, given your current finances?

How do you envision your post-working life? Is it filled with new experiences, activities and travel to exotic locations? Or is it simpler, quieter and closer to home? Do you dream of moving to a sunnier climate, or would you want to downsize to a smaller house?

You don’t have to stick to your initial vision forever, but it’s helpful to think through your standard of living before planning your budget, as it will inform your purchasing decisions and lifestyle choices.

Know the 4% Rule

One common calculation for estimating how much money you’ll need in retirement is known as the 4% rule. This generalized guideline suggests that you should spend roughly 4% of your retirement savings every year if you expect your savings to last 30 years.

For example, if you have a retirement fund of $750,000, you could take out $30,000 as your budget for the first year. The next year, multiply that $30,000 by the inflation rate to find your annual budget.

Of course, this is more of a suggestion than a rule. Your individual circ*mstances will vary, but you can use this calculation as a starting point for thinking about your retirement budget.

Make a Budget and Stick to It

Budgeting is the key to saving money. Start by listing groceries, rent, insurance, utilities and other essentials. Then, review your past spending to see how much you typically spend on other expenses. Don’t forget to factor in taxes and annual inflation rates, and include room in the budget for fun and relaxation.

Currently, Social Security retirement benefits average $1,867 per month. Calculate how this will impact your budget and see whether you can cut down spending in nonessential areas.

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