BEIRUT: Lebanon could see its import bill decline if the euro and yuan currencies continue to depreciate due to the volatile markets, economists said...
BEIRUT: Small- and medium-sized banks need to consider new approaches to stay in the market as growing operating expenses, fierce competition and new tougher...
BEIRUT: Cairo-based telecommunications company Orascom denied Monday that it missed the deadline to submit a bid for the operation of one of Lebanon’s...
BEIRUT: The Central Bank is willing to facilitate mergers or acquisitions among banks if they desire to do so in a bid to contain the mounting financial cost...
BEIRUT: Several Lebanese banks have approached Jammal Trust Bank to explore the prospects of acquisition or consolidation, the chairman of the bank said...
BEIRUT: The liquidity in U.S. currencies in Lebanese banks is expected to swell once the U.S. Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, bankers said Tuesday....
BEIRUT: A senior U.S. official said that Washington would continue its efforts to end the row between Lebanon and Israel over a maritime zone believed to...
BEIRUT: One of the main lessons Lebanon should learn from Greece’s economic “tragedy” is that the country should avoid sinking deeper into...
BEIRUT: Lebanon told a senior U.S. official that it would not make any concessions on the disputed maritime border zone with Israel believed to contain large...
BEIRUT: The private sector, labor unions and civil society groups are contemplating all options if the political status quo does not change, including a...
BEIRUT: The newly appointed Chairman of Middle East Africa Bank Ali Hejeij said the change in the bank’s administration was merely sped up in light of a...
BEIRUT: Credit Libanais’ decision to move its headquarters to a new $120 million smart building in Adlieh signals the bank’s long-term goal of...
BEIRUT: Kassem Hejeij, accused by the United States of links to Hezbollah, may consider resigning as chairman of Middle East Africa Bank and hand over his...
BEIRUT: A prominent businessman and banker accused by U.S. authorities of financing Hezbollah has denied the allegations and promised to follow the case with...
BEIRUT: The Finance Ministry will have no problem exchanging $1 billion in Eurobonds even if Parliament fails to convene to authorize the issuance of the...
BEIRUT: Proposals by a group of prominent investors to finance, build and operate small power plants in different Lebanese regions are not expected to see the...
BEIRUT: The government needs to consider increasing the value added tax by 1 to 2 percentage points, cut electricity subsidies and invest more on...
BEIRUT: The basic rules to achieving sound financial results for all institutions in Lebanon are simple: elect a president, achieve a reasonable economic...
BEIRUT: U.S. authorities are deeply concerned about the financial capabilities of ISIS and are pressing Arab banks to prevent the jihadi group from channeling...
BEIRUT: Finance Minister Ali Hasan Khalil’s 2015 draft budget is not expected to be ratified by Cabinet or Parliament unless the bill is totally revised...
BEIRUT: The recent appointment of members of the Tripoli Special Economic Zone Authority was a glimmer of hope for the impoverished and neglected northern...
BEIRUT: Lebanon will not abandon its banking secrecy law but will continue to cooperate with the United States and other nations in the exchange of tax...
BEIRUT: The absence of a president and the deep discord among ministers will further delay the offshore gas licensing round in Lebanon for near future, a...
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s successful issuance of its largest-ever Eurobond of $2.2 billion will meet the state’s short-term needs, but Parliament must...
BEIRUT: Middle East Airlines has maintained its profits and good results in 2014 despite the difficult conditions in the country and the regional tension, the...