Foreign investors have generally shied away from Iraqi equities not only because of the political risk, but also because of the third-party risk in the absence of custody services. Ahmad Al Rubaye / AFP
Foreign investors have generally shied away from Iraqi equities not only because of the political risk, but also because of the third-party risk in the absence of custody services. Ahmad Al Rubaye / AShow more
Iraq’s stock market regulator asked to ease rules to attract foreign investors
Iraq’s stock market regulator has been asked to ease requirements for custodians to hold shares, amid investment interest from JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup.