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 foreign debt grows by $5.6bn at end of Q3 FY 2015/2016: CBE

The new figure marks an increase of $5.6bn (11.8%), the CBE reported

Hossam Mounir

No intention to turn PBDAC into commercial bank: chairperson

We seek to change the misconception that we simply offer fertiliser to…

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Six problems facing the bank in the coming period: PDBAC chairperson

The challenges include resolving EGP 4bn worth of non-performing debts, raising efficiency…

Hossam Mounir

Beltone acquisition of CI Capital falls apart

On Thursday, Beltone announced it was unable to reach an agreement with…

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NBE signs EGP 1.98bn loan with Alexandria National Refine and Petrochemical

The loan is earmarked to establish a naphtha and continuous catalyst regeneration…

Hossam Mounir

CBE issues new regulations for financing agriculture, industry medium enterprises

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) issued on Wednesday the regulations for…

Hossam Mounir

Banking sector provides $33.7bn to cover needs of state, importers in 7 months: CBE’s Governor

Amer demonstrates with Al-Sisi the CBE’s efforts to support foreign exchange reserves…

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CBE reprints EGP 1 banknotes to face small change shortage

The new EGP 1 banknotes will be signed by Governor of the…

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Banks prepare to receive donations from citizens for charities at beginning of Ramadan

Dozens of organisations will receive donations, such as the Misr El Kheir…

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Barclays continues to implement its expansion plan in Egypt despite bank’s sale: finance director

The plan includes five pillars, the most important of which is the…

Hossam Mounir