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Morocco and France work to safeguard banking links under new EU regulations

Morocco and France are advancing toward a landmark agreement to protect Moroccan banks operating within Europe from the stringent effects of the European Union’s Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI). The directive, a key part of the EU’s efforts to tighten financial regulations, limits......

Morocco’s central bank maintains key interest rate at 2.25% amid economic uncertainties

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, signaling a cautious approach amid significant uncertainties in both domestic and global economic conditions. The decision reflects the bank’s commitment to balancing economic......

Morocco launches WE Finance Code to empower women entrepreneurs

Morocco has taken a bold step in promoting women’s economic empowerment through the launch of the WE Finance Code initiative. Spearheaded by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the initiative aims to......

Moroccan dirham shows mixed performance as central bank boosts financial system

The Moroccan dirham demonstrated varied performance in foreign exchange markets during January 16-22, appreciating 0.6% against the US dollar while declining 0.5% against the euro, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, BAM reported no currency auction operations in the foreign exchange......

Morocco’s banking liquidity deficit shrinks by 8.26%, signaling stronger financial health  

Morocco’s banking liquidity deficit has seen a notable improvement, declining by 8.26% to reach MAD 136.8 billion ($13.4 billion) in January 2025. This shift underscores healthier financial conditions and provides the economy with greater flexibility to grow and adapt.   According to BMCE......

Appreciation of the Dirham and Market Trends (January 02-08, 2025)

Between January 02 and 08, 2025, the Moroccan dirham showed a positive trend, appreciating by 1.4% against the euro and 0.6% against the US dollar, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, no foreign exchange operations were conducted, as highlighted in BAM's weekly report. As of......

Morocco's Q3 2024 Economic Pulse: Industrial Boom Offsets Agricultural Decline

Morocco's economy showed resilience in the third quarter of 2024, with growth reaching 2.8%, up from the 2.4% average recorded in the first half of the year. This uptick, reported by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), stems from a continued recovery in domestic demand and a robust increase in......

Moroccan Dirham Holds Steady Against Euro, Dips Against US Dollar

The MASI Index Drops by 1.8%, Reflecting Market Volatility The Moroccan dirham maintained its stability against the euro but experienced a 1.17% depreciation against the US dollar between September 26 and October 2. This fluctuation underscores the ongoing dynamics in the global currency market and......

Morocco's Economic Resilience Shines Despite Infrastructure and Social Pressures

Morocco's economy continues to demonstrate remarkable stability and resilience in the face of significant challenges, according to a recent report by Moody's Investors Service. The international credit rating agency has affirmed Morocco's Ba1 long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings,......