Bank Ayandeh: How One Family Built a Bank to Feed Its Own Empire

Bank Ayandeh: How One Family Built a Bank to Feed Its Own Empire

The Ansari family created its own bank, lent billions to its companies, and turned political and religious connections into protection—until the shield around Bank Ayandeh finally cracked. The decision to dissolve Bank Ayandeh has once again brought the name of Ali Ansari, a rent-seeking and well-connected businessman, back into the headlines. Some outlets said he had left Iran; the judiciary denied it. Everyone is now talking about the man behi…