Banking

The latest banking stories from Egypt and across the globe, by the Daily News Egypt banking team, including global insight and commentary on the top issues concerning this sector.
Latest Banking News

EIB, Banque Misr sign €425m worth credit line agreement to finance SMEs

This agreement represents first tranche of €750m agreed upon earlier

Hossam Mounir

First Abu Dhabi Bank fully acquires Bank Audi’s Egypt operations

Transaction is expected to be completed within next few months

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CIB Sustainability Reporting Award recipients attend GRI Certified Training Workshop

Award launched in celebration of the bank’s five years of sustainability reporting

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Egypt records 5% average headline urban inflation in 2020: CBE

Real GDP growth records -1.7% in Q2 of 2020, before recovering to…

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Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation declines to 5.4% in December 2020: CBE

Subsequent inflation target has been set at average of 7% (±2%) during…

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BLOM BANK announces execution of SPA for Egypt operations

A definitive agreement has been signed by BLOM Bank and the Arab…

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HSBC eyes regional growth opportunities as GDP, trade rebound

HSBC has ambitious business plans in the Middle East, North Africa and…

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Crédit Agricole Egypt releases first integrated sustainability report

Bank’s report highlights its keenness to preserve environment and commitment to Paris…

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Bank ABC completes acquisition of BLOM Bank’s Egypt operations for $480m

BLOM Bank Egypt employees expect new owners’ delegation to review work system

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Banks adhere to cash dividends halt in Egypt to support capital base

Decision aims to maintain banking sector’s integrity, take proactive steps to meet…

Hossam Mounir