SassyD: CBI Increases Interest Rate on Local Bonds — May 17, 2016 — Reuters reports that Iraq has raised the interest rate its $1.3-billion local bond issue in order to boost sales. The Central Bank (CBI) increased the rate from 6 percent to 8 percent, with the new rate applying to the whole issue regardless of when they were bought. —
http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2016/05/17/cbi-increases-interest-rate-on-local-bonds/
SassyD: Unaoil Claims it was Blackmailed — May 17, 2016 – Monaco-based Unaoil , which has been accused of widespread bribery and corruption in the Iraqi oil industry, has issued a statement claiming that it has been the victim of an extortion attempt. —
http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2016/05/17/unaoil-claims-it-was-blackmailed/
SassyD: Iraq Shuts Down Internet to Stop Exam Cheats — May 17, 2016 –http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2016/05/17/iraq-shuts-down-internet-to-stop-exam-cheats/
