How would you assess the current compliance environment in the kingdom, and how is this a positive force for business development?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Nemeh Sabbagh, CEO, Arab Bank: Interview from The Report: Jordan 2016
Articles & Analysis | New credit bureau to improve ease of doing business in Jordan from The Report: Jordan 2016
Banks and small businesses welcomed the launch of Jordan’s first credit bureau in 2015, with the new privately owned agency set to improve the kingdom’s lending growth, investment climate and support business financing. Although its establishment was delayed for years as politicians decided how best to roll out the new agency, the bureau...
Articles & Analysis | Jordan's banking sector leading growth in the financial services sector from The Report: Jordan 2016
The financial services sector is one of the most robust and mature in Jordan, remaining resilient in the face of significant external volatility and retaining its role as a driver of economic growth in 2015. The banking sector in particular has been a major source of strength, with the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) maintaining a pro-growth...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ziad Fariz, Governor, Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ): Interview from The Report: Jordan 2016
How will the new banking law currently being reviewed by Parliament impact the banking sector?
Articles & Analysis | Jordan restructuring and privatising its stock exchange to enhance performance from The Report: Jordan 2016
As part of an ongoing economic reform programme aimed at boosting private sector investment, the Jordanian government is planning to reform the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE), with the long-term goal of partial privatisation through an initial public offering (IPO). Although prevailing economic conditions will likely prevent a near-term IPO, and a...
Chapter | Financial Services from The Report: Jordan 2016
The financial services sector is one of the most robust and mature in Jordan, remaining resilient in the face of significant external volatility and retaining its role as a driver of economic growth in 2015. The banking sector in particular has been a major source of strength, with the Central Bank of Jordan maintaining a pro-growth monetary stance, following on from growth in deposits and...