1. Iran Targets Further Trade Gains in Asia With Korea Payments Deal

    ...43mn b/d, up 28% on the same period last year. The upshot is that the region’s importing of Iranian oil this year is on track to reach levels not achieved since sanctions were ratcheted up in late 2011. China’s receipt of Iranian crude dipped in July, dragging the total amount down from June’s heights to...

    Volume: 59
    Issue: 35
    Published at Fri, 02 Sep 2016
  2. Libya’s Wealth Fund In Leadership Showdown

    ...rsue legal cases on behalf of the LIA, but no power to transfer or dispose of LIA assets. In practice this is academic as the funds are largely frozen under UN sanctions imposed in 2011. According to a 2012 audit by Deloitte, the LIA has holdings estimated at $67bn. The establishment of the st...

    Volume: 59
    Issue: 35
    Published at Fri, 02 Sep 2016
  3. Egypt Plans VAT At 13% From 1 October

    ...nishment through higher fines and prison sentences. Egypt’s economy has been struggling since the 2011 revolution which brought with it political instability, driving away tourists and foreign investors, who provide a major source for foreign exchange. Egypt’s foreign currency reserves are down by more th...

    Volume: 59
    Issue: 35
    Published at Fri, 02 Sep 2016