Iran lending

EghtesadOnline: The Central Bank of Iran’s monthly stats show the banking system’s total lending stood at 8.48 quadrillion rials ($215.5 billion at the market exchange rate) by November 20, with private banks and credit institutions accounting for 5.24 quadrillion rials ($133.3 billion) of the total.

EghtesadOnline: Top banking officials and pundits gathered on Tuesday to discuss matters vital to the future prosperity of the Iranian banking system and as an extension, the Iranian economy, underscoring the importance of tamed inflation, better transparency and stronger lending.