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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.
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CIB appoints Sherif Samy as non-executive chairperson plegdes corrective actions

Samy says CIB top priority is to continue enhancing franchise and its…

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Financial position of banks in Egypt up EGP 96.9bn in July 2020: CBE

Volume of doubtful debts allocations amounts to EGP 150.877bn, reserves amount to…

Hossam Mounir

Bank customers granted limited period free account opening facilities to mark International Savings Day

Since Thursday, banks have granted customers the ability to open savings accounts…

Hossam Mounir

90% of Egypt’s foreign debts are long-term: CBE

At 33.5% of GDP, debt levels are within safe limits compared to…

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EMs see rising capital inflows since May 2020: CBE

Monetary, financial stimulus policies and structural reforms alleviate pandemic’s consequences on neediest…

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AMF gather regional central banks to discuss COVID-19 impact on sector

Meeting was held in cooperation with International Monetary Fund

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HSBC’ economists forecast 2.4% GDP growth in Egypt in 2020: Regional CEO Tricaud

GCC economies to shrink on average by 5.6% y-o-y in 2020, before…

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CBE establishes EgyCash for technological cash solutions

CBE contributes up to 35% of new company’s capital, while NBE, Banque…

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CBE eases bank account opening procedures for individuals, small enterprises

New rules allow banks to expand customer base, help them implement financial…

Hossam Mounir

HDB honours high-performing high school students for 6th consecutive year

The honoured students included those in the preparatory stage, as well as…

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