Preliminary audit report slams Lebanon central bank, governor
Since late 2019, Lebanon has been mired in an economic crisis that the World Bank has dubbed one of the worst in modern times, but officials have largely failed to take action to stem the collapse or implement reforms demanded by creditors. An audit of the central bank has been among the top demands of creditors as Lebanon seeks bailout funds. The financial position of the central bank (BdL) "deteriorated rapidly" between 2015 and 2020, according to a leaked copy of the preliminary report which was seen by AFP on Friday. Читать дальше...