Iran's Ayandeh Bank Shuts Down, Impacting Millions of Customers
The bankruptcy of Ayandeh Bank has resulted in the absorption of its customers' assets by the state-owned Bank Melli, affecting over 42 million individuals.
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The bankruptcy of Ayandeh Bank has resulted in the absorption of its customers' assets by the state-owned Bank Melli, affecting over 42 million individuals.
Ayandeh Bank has declared bankruptcy amid significant financial losses, impacting over 42 million of its customers as their assets are transferred to the state-owned Bank Melli.
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