EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 30 MIN
Iraq Advances Banking Reform Building Global-Ready Banks in Iraq
from My FX Buddies · host Tish Washington
Iraq’s banking reform isn’t happening overnight — link to My FX Buddies Blog but the groundwork is being built deliberately, strategically, and with global alignment in mind.The Board of Directors of the Center for Banking Studies, under the supervision of the Central Bank of Iraq, recently reviewed progress on activating international partnerships aimed at strengthening Iraq’s banking sector and supporting long-term reform.According to Mustafa Munir, Director General of the Center, the 2025 training plan was implemented using a modern strategic vision aligned with global standards — including Financial Action Task Force requirements, Basel III regulations, and International Financial Reporting Standards.The plan achieved a 98% implementation rate, focusing on three key pillars:If you'd like to Support the channel: https://cash.app/$tishwash.... https://paypal.me/tishwash.... • Internationally accredited professional certifications• Specialized short courses• Advanced workshops for banking and financial professionalsAs part of its international outreach, the Center expanded cooperation with leading regional and global institutions, including the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, the Egyptian and Jordanian Institutes of Banking Studies, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, Frankfurt University, and global firms specializing in compliance, risk management, auditing, and information systems.During 2025 alone, the Center delivered:• 12 specialized programs leading to international certifications in AML/CFT, risk management, governance, and compliance• 45 advanced workshops covering financial crimes, sanctions, digital transformation, and cybersecurityThese efforts reflect a broader push to strengthen governance, improve transparency, and prepare Iraqi banks for deeper integration into the international financial system.📌 Is this how real reform is built — quietly and methodically?📌 Can training and compliance shift global confidence?📌 Is Iraq laying the groundwork for the next phase of financial integration?🎧 Listen in for the full breakdown and why this matters more than headlines suggest.Thanks for Watching! Following Iraq’s Story — Don’t Give Up 💰🔥
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Iraq’s banking reform isn’t happening overnight — link to My FX Buddies Blog but the groundwork is being built deliberately, strategically, and with global alignment in mind.The Board of Directors of the Center for Banking Studies, under the supervision of the Central Bank of Iraq, recently reviewed progress on activating international partnerships aimed at strengthening Iraq’s banking sector and supporting long-term reform.According to Mustafa Munir, Director General of the Center, the 2025 training plan was implemented using a modern strategic vision aligned with global standards — including Financial Action Task Force requirements, Basel III regulations, and International Financial Reporting Standards.The plan achieved a 98% implementation rate, focusing on three key pillars:If you'd like to Support the channel: https://cash.app/$tishwash.... https://paypal.me/tishwash.... • Internationally accredited professional certifications• Specialized short courses• Advanced workshops for banking and financial professionalsAs part of its international outreach, the Center expanded cooperation with leading regional and global institutions, including the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, the Egyptian and Jordanian Institutes of Banking Studies, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, Frankfurt University, and global firms specializing in compliance, risk management, auditing, and information systems.During 2025 alone, the Center delivered:• 12 specialized programs leading to international certifications in AML/CFT, risk management, governance, and compliance• 45 advanced workshops covering financial crimes, sanctions, digital transformation, and cybersecurityThese efforts reflect a broader push to strengthen governance, improve transparency, and prepare Iraqi banks for deeper integration into the international financial system.📌 Is this how real reform is built — quietly and methodically?📌 Can training and compliance shift global confidence?📌 Is Iraq laying the groundwork for the next phase of financial integration?🎧 Listen in for the full breakdown and why this matters more than headlines suggest.Thanks for Watching! Following Iraq’s Story — Don’t Give Up 💰🔥
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