Adib Mayaleh, the governor of the Syrian central bank has announced that foreign investors will be allowed to own majority stakes in the country's banks, the Associated Press has reported. The decision is part of the country's efforts to free the economy following years of isolation. Starting January 4, foreign investors can own up to 60% of Syrian banks, up from the previously allowed 49% stake.
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