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

Egyptian banks report record profits of EGP 534.8bn in 2024

Banks operating in the Egyptian market recorded net profits of EGP 534.8bn…

Hossam Mounir

Bank of Tanzania delegation visits CBE to gain insights into Egypt’s pioneering cybersecurity model

As part of Egypt’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with African nations, the…

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Saib Bank appoints two non-executive board members after CBE approval

Saib Bank has appointed Mohamed Onsy El-Beshouty and Abdel Khalek Farag El-Wazir…

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CBE hosts BCEAO delegation to showcase Egypt’s leading banknote printing facility

As part of Egypt's commitment to strengthening ties and fostering collaboration with…

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CBE Governor leads Egypt’s delegation at G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors’ meeting in South Africa

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), led Egypt’s…

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Banque du Caire signs EGP 750m loan agreement to fund Hyde Park’s Garden Residence project

Banque du Caire has signed a medium-term financing agreement worth EGP 750m…

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CIB’s Hisham Ezz Al-Arab receives Global Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

Global Finance has awarded Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, Chairperson and CEO of Egypt’s…

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FRA raises microfinance loan cap to EGP 266,000

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), under the leadership of Mohamed Farid, has…

Hossam Mounir

22 banks offer EGP 79.2bn in mortgage financing, supporting 599,512 low-income clients as of February 2025

The Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund (SHMFF) revealed that 22 banks…

Hossam Mounir

Banks in Egypt to offer free account openings with no minimum balance

All banks operating in Egypt will offer free account openings starting Sunday,…

Hossam Mounir