Iraq
Regulatory Intel
Legal Framework & Compliance
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) is currently undergoing a systemic overhaul to align with global AML/CFT standards, creating a 'clean' pathway for international financial firms.
Banking & Rails
Payment Infrastructure
A rapid transition from physical cash to P2P mobile money, dominated by AsiaHawala and ZainCash, alongside an informal but deeply efficient exchange shop network.
Strategic Market Execution
Operations Roadmap
A phased 90-day plan covering legal entity setup, compliance auditing, and core team recruitment.
Institutional Connectivity
Direct access to regional banking networks and localized Sharia-compliant liquidity frameworks.
Regulatory Advisory
Liaising with SAMA, CMA, and ADGM authorities to secure your operational licenses efficiently.
Market Intelligence
Strategic Inquiry
The spread between the official CBI rate and the parallel market rate is a critical conversion factor. We provide the strategic treasury logic to ensure your clients aren't losing 10-15% on the deposit spread.
In Iraq, the Introducing Broker (IB) is often a community pillar or a physical exchange owner. Trust is local and physical. Digital-only ads without a localized IB network almost never scale in this jurisdiction.
Iraqis have a historic preference for physical assets. We help brokers localize their product offerings to highlight Gold (XAUUSD) and USD-hedging tools, which account for the majority of local trading volume.
USDT is arguably the most efficient settlement rail in Iraq today. While not officially regulated for retail trading, it is the de-facto standard for the region's high-volume 'whales' and exchange shops.
