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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IDBE, DFC sign cooperation protocol to finance furniture manufacturers

Protocol comes in line with the CBE's initiative to support SMEs, Fahmy…

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CR2 negotiates with 2 banks in Egypt to provide e-payment services

There are three banks working with CR2 in Egypt, we aim to…

Hossam Mounir

SAIB’s strategy to be finalised, presented to board by end of 2018: chairperson

Programme will be presented to board to be discussed before offering it…

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AAIB opens six new branches in Greater Cairo, governorates, aims to increase number to 100

The series of branches includes Souhag, Sukhna port, Mandara, Abbasia, Shams Club,…

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United Lease aims to increase activities to EGP 2bn by end-2018: Maher Abu Setit

The company started operation in H2 of 2017, with 90% stake owned…

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CBE’s renewal of repurchase agreement with international banks to provide some support for FX reserves: Beltone

Company expects local currency will stabilise against dollar for rest of 2018,…

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Egyptian banking sector showed remarkable resilience, flexibility before political, economic challenges: UAB

Financial bank indicators operating in Egyptian market confirm existence of financial safety,…

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NPLs fall to 4.3% of total loans at end June 2018: CBE

Provisions to combat doubtful debts amounted to EGP 109.294bn in H1

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QNB ALAhli accounts for 7.93% of total loans, 5.64% of deposits in Egypt

Bank's LDR amounted to 67%, up from sector's average of 45%

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NBE ranks as first bank in Egypt for syndicated loans: Bloomberg

NBE relies on large capital base, exceeding EGP 98bn, enabling it to…

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