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

Egypt’s net foreign reserves rose by $565m to $44.916bn end-July

According to the CBE, Egypt’s current net foreign reserves covers more than…

Hossam Mounir

Mashreq Bank – Egypt launches mortgage finance initiative to support low-income groups

Bank continue to participate in CBE initiatives, says El Bahey

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CONIA interest rate benchmark comes into force

New standard reinforces CBE's ability to improve monetary policy

Hossam Mounir

Banks operating in Egypt celebrate International Youth Day

New accounts opened free of charge, special offers made on 1-15 August

Hossam Mounir

CBE reveals Egypt’s economy external position

Foreign debt reached 35.1% of GDP at end December 2018, compared to…

Hossam Mounir

Egypt’s external debt reaches 35.1% of GDP at end-2018, but still within safe limits: CBE

Saudi Arabia is Egypt's top lender with total debt of $8.7bn

Hossam Mounir

Egypt Hosts Annual Workshop in field of money laundering, terrorism funding

Hosting this workshop confirms state’s keenness on supporting efforts to face challenges…

Hossam Mounir

New role, form for ABE in coming period: ElKosayer

Bank embarked on comprehensive restructuring, development process based on extensive support received…

Hossam Mounir

NBE holds 29% of deposits, 21.2% of retail loans in Egyptian banking sector

Bank achieved 17% growth in deposits to EGP 1.186bn end-June 2019, retail…

Hossam Mounir