📰 2 sources 3 articles · 11 Nov 2026, 21:14 → 46 minutes ago

Lebanon-IMF talks on banking losses and the fate of deposits

A new round of negotiations between Lebanon and the International Monetary Fund on restructuring banking losses and the fate of deposits exceeding 80 billion dollars, amid disagreements over burden-sharing among the state, the central bank, commercial banks and depositors. The government hopes to reach a preliminary agreement before the end of the week and complete the financial gap law before March.

📍 Where things stand: Talks are still ongoing, with anticipation of their results and the IMF mission's expected departure, after the closing session was moved up to 1:30 p.m. on Friday instead of 2:00.

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11 Nov 2026, 21:14 A new round of negotiations began between Lebanon and the International Monetary Fund on restructuring banking losses and the fate of deposits exceeding 80 billion dollars, amid disagreements over burden-sharing among the state, the central bank, commercial banks and depositors. The government hopes to reach a preliminary agreement before the end of the week and complete the financial gap law before March.
12 Nov 2026, 12:46 The IMF mission is expected to conclude its mission in Lebanon and depart soon, amid anticipation of the results of the talks it held with Lebanese officials, as Lebanese await the outcome of these discussions.
12 Nov 2026, 17:11 The Ministry of Finance announced that the closing session of the discussions between the Lebanese delegation and the IMF mission on Friday was moved up to 1:30 p.m. instead of 2:00.

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