Banking & Finance

The Central Bank of Iraq is the primary regulatory authority governing banking and finance in Iraq, and its directives, capital requirements and licensing procedures are evolving rapidly as the sector develops. The same regulatory framework also governs Iraq's digital banking, fintech and online financial services sector, with licensing and compliance requirements for digital payment providers and other regulated financial service providers continuing to evolve. For international financial institutions, fintech companies and investors seeking exposure to Iraq's banking and capital markets, navigating that framework accurately from the outset determines whether a mandate moves forward efficiently or stalls at the regulatory stage.

• Central Bank of Iraq regulatory compliance. 
• Loan agreements and financing structures. 
• Project finance. 
• Acquisition of interests in Iraqi financial institutions. 
• Cross-border financing transactions. 
• Islamic finance structures. 
• Trade finance.
• Digital banking, fintech and online financial services compliance.