The Great Sell-Off: How Lebanon’s banking sector sold off the country’s financial future to foreign interests

The New Banking Secrecy Law: An Advance But Not A Victory

Lebanon's updated banking secrecy law is progressing towards reform, yet riddled with ambiguities and potential for power abuse.

Unfair Game: Lebanon’s Rigged Markets Are Killing Competition

For decades, Lebanon’s economy has overwhelmingly served the interests of certain economic actors, who preside over widespread monopolies and oligopolies.

The Great Sell-Off: How Lebanon’s banking sector sold off the country’s financial future to foreign interests

An investigation by Badil reveals previously unknown details of Lebanon’s Eurobond default and how the banking sector manipulated it to facilitate billions of dollars in foreign transfers.  

Restructuring Lebanon’s Banking Sector And Financial System: A Long Way To Go

Lebanon's draft laws aim to reshape its financial landscape, yet ambiguities may hinder complete restoration of confidence in the sector.