VOL. XLIII

No. 40

2-OCTOBER-2000

JORDAN

Jordan Strengthens Banking Presence In Palestine

Jordanian bank branches have increased their activity in Palestine through 1999 and the first half of 2000, according to a report from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ). CBJs Monthly Statistical Bulletin for September shows that the combined balance sheet totals for branches operating in Palestine increased 23% to JD1.52bn ($2.13bn) by the end of June from JD1.23bn ($1.73bn) for the same period last year, and...