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

Banks to study impacts of interest rate cut on savings, loan products

Returns on some savings certificates and loans automatically dropped by 0.5% after…

Shaimaa Raafat

Egypt’s new banking law comes into force after Al-Sisi’s ratification 

Banks obliged to reconcile their conditions under its provisions within 1 year,…

Hossam Mounir

CBE reveals bank performance indicators for H1 2020

Banking sector deposits rise to about EGP 4.7trn, financial position of banks…

Hossam Mounir

State banks see limited changes to Boards of Directors

Renewal for Okasha, El-Etreby and their deputies at NBE and Banque Misr,…

Hossam Mounir

Scrapping 15% saving certificates to positively affect banks, raise profits

Suspension of these certificates will increase competition among banks in attracting household…

Hossam Mounir

CIB Celebrates One Year Since Signing the UNEP-FI’s Principles for Responsible Banking

The Bank is celebrating a year of achievements on the sustainability front…

Daily News Egypt

CBE expected to keep interest rates on hold Thursday

NBE, Banque Misr decision to halt 15% certificates and reduction of NIB…

Hossam Mounir

NBE, Banque Misr halt 15% saving certificates after achieving EGP 383bn in sales

National Investment Bank reduces return on A, B saving certificates

Hossam Mounir

NBK – Egypt launches Meeza card

The protocol was signed by Amr El Alfy, Head of Business Group…

Daily News Egypt

Non-performing loans in Egypt’s banks drop to 3.9% end-June

Banks allocate EGP 150.079bn to address doubtful debts, alongside reserves of EGP…

Hossam Mounir