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Lebanon appoints wealth manager central bank governor

The Lebanese government named asset manager Karim Souaid as central bank governor on Thursday, official media reported, a post crucial to implementing economic reforms demanded by international creditors. He was appointed despite the reservations of the …

Lebanon Appoints New Central Bank Governor Tasked With Addressing Financial Crisis

Lebanon’s government appointed asset manager Karim Souaid as central bank governor on Thursday, tasking him with steering the country’s financial system out of a prolonged economic crisis. The move comes as Lebanon seeks reforms to unlock international aid …

With Proxies Weakened, Iran Banks On Missiles For Deterrence

Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter. I'm RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition I'm looking at Iran displaying its missile prowess as a means …

Lebanese Cabinet session concludes: PM calls for commitment to reformist financial policy

The Lebanese Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, concluded its session on Thursday with key discussions on financial reforms and legislative changes. Prime Minister Salam emphasized that Lebanon's newly appointed Central Bank …

Macron: France backs Syria, Lebanon in arms smuggling crackdown

2025-03-28T17:46:20+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ France provided resources to Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to help prevent arms smuggling, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on …

Macron expresses solidarity with Lebanon, calls for Israeli withdrawal and reform support

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his solidarity with the Lebanese people after a meeting with President Joseph Aoun.  Following the talks, Macron condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon and emphasized France's commitment to supporting …

Karim Souaid receives congratulations after being appointed Lebanon's new Central Bank Governor

The family home of Lebanon's new Central Bank Governor, Karim Souaid, in the town of Qartaba, was filled with well-wishers following his appointment.  They were greeted by his brother, former MP Fares Souaid, who thanked President Joseph Aoun for his …

Karim Souaid named central bank chief in a Cabinet vote

Asset manager Karim Souaid was named as Lebanon's new central bank governor on Thursday, receiving 17 out of 24 votes in Cabinet, after Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's opposition to his appointment prevented consensus over the move. According to Al- …

Political standoff shapes Lebanon's central bank: how Karim Souaid 'won' the post

Report by Bassam Abou Zeid, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian Lebanon has a new central bank governor, Karim Souaid. However, the key development came after the first political confrontation, in which President Joseph Aoun was able to impose his …

Who is Karim Souaid? Lebanon’s new central bank governor with major financial challenges ahead

Report by Lea Fayad, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian Lebanon has appointed a new governor for Banque du Liban, the country's central bank, after more than a year and a half following Riad Salameh's departure. In the interim, his deputy, …

First permanent Lebanese central bank chief appointed since Salameh

Saudi Arabia hosts long-awaited meeting between Lebanese and Syrian defence ministers

Lebanon appoints asset manager Karim Souaid as new central bank governor

Beirut — Lebanon on Thursday named asset manager Karim Souaid as its new central bank governor, a vital step to rebuilding the shattered economy, following deliberations that drew on US input and divided the country’s leadership. Souaid will be expected to …

Lebanon’s new Central Bank Governor receives congratulatory phone calls

The family residence of Lebanon’s new Central Bank Governor Karim Souaid in the town of Qartaba, was filled with well-wishers following his appointment. They were received by his brother, former MP Fares Souaid, who thanked President of the Republic Joseph …

Lebanon appoints Karim Saeed as new Central Bank Governor

2025-03-27T15:18:35+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ The Lebanese government appointed Karim Saeed as the governor of the central bank on Thursday following a cabinet vote. Saeed secured 17 votes out of the 24 cabinet ministers. …

New central bank governor elected in Lebanon

BEIRUT, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The Lebanese government elected Karim Soueid as Lebanon's new central bank governor on Thursday, with 17 out of 24 votes, MTV local TV channel reported. Following a cabinet session for the election, Lebanese Prime Minister …

Lebanon appoints new central bank governor as it works to climb out of economic crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon appointed asset manager Karim Souaid to the post of central bank governor Thursday as the government tries to reform the economy after months of war and decades of mismanagement and corruption. The country's economy has been in …

Karim Souaid Appointed as Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon

The Council of Ministers appointed Karim Souaid as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, securing 17 out of 24 votes. Who is Karim Souaid? Born in Qartaba, Mount Lebanon, in 1964, Souaid studied banking law at Harvard Law School, focusing on …

Lebanon Names Ex-HSBC Banker Souaid as Central Bank Governor

(Bloomberg) -- Lebanon selected Karim Souaid as central bank governor, picking a private-sector finance specialist to lead a long-delayed overhaul of the financial sector and kickstart an economic recovery.  Seventeen ministers out of the 24-member cabinet …

KRAMBU Brings Generative AI to Video, Further Augmenting Its AI-as-a-Service Platform

Scalable AI Video Generation for Reviving Memories and Enhancing Visual Storytelling COEUR D’ALENE, ID, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing old, sentimental photos to life through video is no longer limited to high-end …

Disrupting Talent Loss with Strategic Interventions

New research explores the cost of losing talent and why belonging is key to resilience and growth. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The accounting profession is facing a retention crisis. Every resignation …

Shield Works Hosts Senior UK-China Clean Energy Delegation at South China Factory

ZHUHAI, CHINA, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shield Works Precision Manufacturing, a 100% British-owned OEM facility in South China, proudly welcomed a high-level UK-China Clean Energy Delegation on Sunday, March 23rd. The visit marked the …

Mark Clayton Signs Fair Pay Charter as Custodian for British Business in China

HONG KONG, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark moment for ethical business practices in Asia, Mark Clayton, CFO of C2W Group and Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce South China, has officially signed the Fair Pay Charter, becoming …

SOSANA Launches to Strengthen Solana, Reward Smart Degens, and Restore Confidence in Crypto

Strengthening Solana: SOSANA Brings Community, Rewards, and Smart Voting to the Ecosystem SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amidst Solana's dynamic developments, including its inclusion in the U.S. Crypto …

Kaliber Motors Announces Pre-Bookings of Kaliber Panther – AI Integrated Walk-In Box Truck

IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kaliber Motors proudly announces the opening of vehicle bookings for its cutting-edge commercial EV box truck, the trailblazing Kaliber Panther. Set to disrupt the last-mile and …

Why DSA Ecommerce is the Go-To Partner for Sellers Looking to Expand on Amazon and Walmart

DSA Ecommerce offers services, advanced automation tools, and strategic insights, making it the ideal partner for businesses to expand on Amazon and Walmart. NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an increasingly …

Duffy Kruspodin, LLP Recognized as a 2025 Accounting Today Regional Leader

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Duffy Kruspodin, LLP (Duffy Kruspodin) is thrilled to announce its recognition as a 2025 Accounting Today Regional Leader, earning its place as one of the Top Firms in The West. …

WMF Success in Silicon Valley: The Strategic Italy-USA Bridge for Innovation is Open

The first WMF in Silicon Valley was a success: 200+ investors, startups, and Big Tech gathered. First guests announced for WMF 2025 (June 4-6, BolognaFiere). SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI For Future, …

HBS Named Best Residential Construction Project Management Software by the 2025 BUILD Design & Build Awards

Santa Claus, Indiana-based software developer awarded 'Best Residential Construction Project Management Software' SANTA CLAUS, IN, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HBS (Home Builder Solution) is proud to announce that …

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fourth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico. The …

Investing in Hope: Why Canadian Businesses Must Support Paediatric Brain Tumour Research

Meagan Bebenek Foundation Launches Help Us Give (HUG): A Meaningful Way to Engage Your Employees & Give Back CANADA, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world’s political and economic landscape is increasingly uncertain, and now, more …

Arcum and NMI Join Forces to Combat Merchant Attrition and Drive Revenue Growth with AI-Powered Predictive Analytics

Arcum partners with NMI to deliver AI-powered predictive analytics that help ISOs reduce churn, grow revenue, and boost retention across merchant portfolios. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arcum, a leading …

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President and CEO Joins 100 Women in Finance for Economic Outlook Discussion in Boston

First joint event between 100 Women in Finance, Wellington Management, and IWIN, underscoring a shared mission BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 100 Women in Finance, in collaboration with Wellington Management and …

Leveraging Social Media for eCommerce Success: DSAeCommerce’s Approach to Social Selling

DSAeCommerce reveals how social media platforms can amplify sales, using tailored social selling strategies to enhance visibility and engagement of online store NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s …

Gray, Gray, & Gray Named to Boston Business Journal Fast50 List

CANTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Boston Business Journal has named Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm based in Canton, MA, to its 2025 Fast 50 list, which represents the 50 …

Avoid Common Mistakes When Appealing Property Taxes

O'Connor educates property owners on how to avoid common mistakes when appealing their property taxes. TX, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Appealing property taxes is a complex process that requires careful planning and …

Language Services Associates Again Honored with 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Award

LSA has been recognized as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace for its people-first culture, marking the second time it has received this honor. PA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Language Services Associates (LSA), a leading …

Nick Moore, Founder of Moore Organizations, Wins the Legacy Award for Outstanding Leadership

MARLBOROUGH, MA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moore Organizations proudly announces that its founder, Nick Moore, has been honored with the prestigious Legacy Award for Outstanding Leadership. This award recognizes …

PowerDMARC Releases Morocco DMARC & MTA-STS Adoption Report 2025

DE, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerDMARC, a global leader in email authentication and security solutions, has released its Morocco DMARC & MTA-STS Adoption Report 2025, revealing critical gaps in the country’s …