News
12 September 2016

Withdrawal of CBRs by foreign lenders weigh on Arab banks

Region:
Middle East & Africa

Arab lenders had been witnessing withdrawal of correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) with the foreign counterparts - especially in the US, the UK, Germany - during 2012-15, seriously affecting trade finance, letters of credit and clearing and settlement, according to a study.

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