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The Beirut Stock Exchange weighs a new wave of deposits
Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.
Omar Fakhoury·12 August 2026·2 min read
Thursday 24 September 2026 · Beirut 04:23
Startups, fintech and the digital economy in Lebanon and the Gulf.
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Critics argue the timeline is unrealistic and that the burden will fall disproportionately on small depositors.

Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.

Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.

Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.