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

$510m increase in Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves in May: CBE

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that foreign reserves increased by…

Hossam Mounir

CBE receives banks’ proposals to amend Banking Law

The CBE’s legal department should compile suggestions and form a committee for…

Hossam Mounir

CBE sets new regulations for marketing banking products at gatherings, conferences

The CBE’s approval is required for delegates to market their products, says…

Hossam Mounir

NBE aims to increase size of SMEs portfolio by 20% by end of next June: deputy chairperson

The bank follows a special philosophy in dealing with these enterprises based…

Hossam Mounir

Barclays rules out financing SMEs during current period

We want to have a good position in financing SMEs first, we…

Hossam Mounir

El-Salawy appointed as CEO of ABK Egypt

El-Salawy was the deputy chief executive officer at the Union National Bank…

Hossam Mounir

Banking services exempted from VAT, banks call for further clarification

Previous disputes between banks and the Egyptian Tax Authority on the definition…

Hossam Mounir

NBE studying expansion into Saudi market in next period

Bank collected $500m from foreign currency saving schemes

Asmaa Nabil

Barclays Egypt awaits sale of local unit to implement strategic plans

EGP 1bn achieved in SMEs financing portfolio as of March

Ayat Al-Batawi