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IrisGuard, NassWallet partner in Iraq

By John Lee. UK-based IrisGuard and Iraq's NassWallet have announced a new partnership with the integration and deployment of IrisGuard EyePay iris enabled smartphone, and EyeCloud platform with NassWallet's mobile wallet service. According to a statement from IrisGuard, the integration will enable a regular verified disbursement of humanitarian cash assistance, provided by the United Nations […]

Iraq drafts Law to Regulate Electronic Payments

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has agreed to draft a a law to regulate electronic payments in Iraq. The Legal Department of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers will work together with the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), the Federal Board of Supreme Audit, and the Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister […]

Iraq introduces Tax Incentives for Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the recommendations of the Ministerial Council, encouraging the use of electronic point-of-sale (POS) terminals. The use of electronic transactions has been shown to improve security, efficiency and convenience for retailers and customers. Specifically, the cabinet approved the following measures: The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) simplifies the […]