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Lebanon’s new central bank chief pledges crackdown on money laundering and terror financing

April 4, 2025 0

Karim Souaid, Lebanon’s newly appointed central bank governor, officially assumed office in Beirut on Friday, pledging to lead the institution with transparency and independence. In his first public remarks, Souaid emphasized his commitment to battling financial crimes, particularly money laundering and the financing of terrorism, while keeping the bank free from political interference. He outlined a roadmap that includes restructuring …