Iqd Iraq money
Key Points:
Central Bank of Iraq – Asset Structure Shift (2022 vs 2025)
Source: Iraq Future Foundation report by Manar Alabdi
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Gold Reserves
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Doubled to 12.6% of total assets, up from 6% three years ago
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Reflects a move toward stronger hard asset backing
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Securities
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Still the largest single category at 27%
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Down from 37% in 2022
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Deposits with Other Banks
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Rose slightly to 26%, from 24.7%
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Receivables from the Finance Ministry
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Declined to 24.9%, from 26.7%
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Still nearly a quarter of the balance sheet
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Loans to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
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Expanded to 7%, from 5%
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Signals modest increase in development lending
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Foreign Investments and Deposits
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Account for 53% of total assets
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Down from 62% in 2022, as gold’s share increased
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Overall Loans and Receivables
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Make up about 32% of the CBI’s portfolio
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Underscores reliance on repayments, particularly from the finance ministry
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