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Morocco Embraces Cryptocurrency Regulation: A New Chapter in Financial Evolution

Morocco has taken a bold step toward regulating cryptocurrencies, signaling a significant shift in its approach to these digital assets. For years, the country maintained a firm stance against cryptocurrency transactions, prohibiting them since 2017. Financial authorities cited concerns over consumer......

Morocco’s 2030 World Cup: Strategic Financial Planning Essential for Success

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has called for meticulous financial planning ahead of Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during the bank’s quarterly board meeting, Jouahri emphasized the importance of fostering sustainable economic growth and warned......

EU Banking Reforms Spark Concern for Vital Moroccan Remittances

The European Union's latest banking regulations, initially designed to address post-Brexit financial concerns, have inadvertently raised alarms in Morocco. These new rules threaten to disrupt a crucial economic lifeline for the North African nation – remittances from its diaspora in Europe. In......

Morocco Strengthens Textile Ties with China: A Strategic Move for Economic Growth

Morocco is taking significant steps to bolster its textile industry by forging stronger partnerships with China, a global powerhouse in textile manufacturing. This strategic move comes as part of Morocco's broader efforts to attract foreign investment and position itself as a key industrial hub in......

Morocco's Economic Resilience Amid Challenges: Bank Al-Maghrib's 2023 Insights

Despite facing a tapestry of challenges, Morocco's economy demonstrated resilience in 2023, achieving a 3.4% growth rate. This was detailed in the Bank Al-Maghrib's annual report, presented to King Mohammed VI on Monday. The report from Morocco’s central bank provided a comprehensive overview......

Morocco's Economic Resilience: A Testament to Strategic Foresight

A Year of Challenges and Triumphs In a year marked by significant adversity, Morocco's economy showcased remarkable resilience. Despite navigating inflationary pressures, severe drought, and the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, the North African nation recorded a notable 3.4% growth rate in......

Morocco's Economic Crossroads: Central Bank Urges Caution on Flexible Exchange Rate Transition

In a decisive press conference on Tuesday, Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri delivered a sobering assessment of Morocco's readiness to transition to a flexible exchange rate regime. Despite notable macroeconomic progress, Jouahri emphasized that the nation's economic landscape, particularly......

Morocco's Central Bank Spearheads Initiative to Curb Cash Dominance

In a bold move to address Morocco's burgeoning cash economy, the country's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), has established a high-level committee tasked with tackling the unprecedented surge in cash circulation. This initiative comes as Morocco grapples with a staggering MAD 430 billion......

Morocco Primes for Next Phase of Exchange Rate Flexibility

In a move poised to further liberalize Morocco's economy, Finance and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui has signaled the nation's readiness to advance to the next stage of its flexible exchange rate regime. In an interview with SkyNewsArabia on Monday, Alaoui spoke optimistically about the......