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.
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CBE provides EGP 69bn in facilities to support industry, agriculture, contracting sectors

5 industries, including F&B and plastics, acquired 60%, or EGP 41bn, of…

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Egypt’s MSME financing records EGP 181bn since January 2016: CBE

MSME initiative was launched by the CBE in January 2016. It has…

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SCB chief reveals details of EGP 250m cash investment fund launch

New fund provides effective tool in cash management field, provides tax benefits,…

Hossam Mounir

Banks in Egypt switch to IBAN standard to ease cross-border transactions

IBAN used in international transfers, standard method for accurate identification of bank…

Hossam Mounir

CIB obtains $100m support loan from CDC

Loan forms part of executive management plans to strengthen CIB’s capital base,…

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CBE amends tourism worker support initiative

The article includes the payment of salaries for tourism sector workers for…

Hossam Mounir

FEB refutes rumors of Egyptian banks funding GERD

Mohamed El-Etreby, FEB Chairperson stressed that there are no Egyptian banks, or…

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CIB named Bank of the Year, Credit Agricole most efficient: Business News

The Business News Composite Index consists of four main indicators that address…

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CBE provides EGP 7bn guarantee for corporate financing

Initiative aims to benefit clients of industrial, agricultural, and contracting private sectors…

Hossam Mounir

CBE confirms financial soundness of banks operating in Egypt

Banking sector’s financial position reaches EGP 6.165trn, capital adequacy ratio increases to…

Hossam Mounir