VOL. XXXIII

NO. 38

25-JUNE-1990

Financial and Banking News

Loans & Issues

Iran Devalues Riyal for Non-Essential Imports

A new exchange rate of $1=IR1,270 applicable to imports of some 400non-essential goods was introduced on 16 June by the banking system in Iran. Thenew rate compares with the current competitive rate of $1=IR800, which came intoeffect in October 1989 and which will remain in force for imports of machineryand raw materials for factories. The official rate of $1=IR70, which is...