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Islamic Republic of Iran

Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Iran economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Iran best banks and safest banks are also available.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Six New Members Join BRICS

A big dream for the BRICS bloc is creating a common currency to counter the US dollar.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Saudi Arabia Restoring Ties With Iran

The surprise deal was made possible by an unexpectedactor from outside the region:China.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Iran To Pilot Central Bank Digital Currency

Iran is experimenting with cryptocurrencies as a means of circumventing U.S. sanctions.

News

Russia Wins In Breakthrough For Trans-Caspian Pipeline

Diplomatic breakthrough on disputed sea and energy issues.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Currency Crises Erupt Amid Rate, Trade Tensions

Headwinds hit currencies in emerging markets.

News

Re-Elected, Rouhani Faces A New World

The re-election of moderate Hassan Rouhani for a second term as Iran’s president ends a chapter in Iran’s history,

Award Winners

Winner Profiles | The Best In Islamic Finance | 2016

Global Finance magazine profiles the best Islamic Financial Institutions of 2016

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Lifting The Veil On Iranian Banks

We present a rare tour of the newly opened Iranian banking sector. Westerners will be surprised by what they find—in both philosophy and performance—in this long-hidden area of the banking world.

News

Iran Elections Stir Optimism

<strong>Milestones | Iran</strong><br /> A strong showing by moderates in February’s elections to Iran’s parliament and assembly of experts (the constitutional body that appoints and dismisses the supreme leader) has boosted prospects for the Islamic republic’s reintegration into the global economy and reassured foreign investors that reforms will continue.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Investors Eye Irans Economic Comeback

The prospect of the lifting of economic sanctions against Iran has investors excited about the return of this market to the global economic community. But the message is: Proceed with caution.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Irans Peace Dividend

“An economic windfall.” That’s how the World Bank’s chief economist for the Middle East and North Africa, Shantayanan Devarajan, characterized the boost to the Iranian economy from the lifting of sanctions in the wake of the nuclear deal struck with the permanent members of the UN Security Council.